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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,040.69, 1,439,578.90 and 320,117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,040.69, 1,439,578.90 and 320,117.89 is: 480,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,040.69 : 1,439,578.90 = 320,117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,040.69/1,439,578.90 = 320,117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,040.69x = 1,439,578.90 × 320,117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,040.69x = 460,834,959,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,834,959,956.52/960,040.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,016.07

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