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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,035.60, 1,440,053.40 and 427,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,035.60, 1,440,053.40 and 427,811.60 is: 641,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,035.60 : 1,440,053.40 = 427,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,035.60/1,440,053.40 = 427,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,035.60x = 1,440,053.40 × 427,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,035.60x = 616,071,549,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,071,549,139.44/960,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,717.40

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