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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,042.20, 1,440,063.30 and 295,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,042.20, 1,440,063.30 and 295,194.20 is: 442,791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,042.20 : 1,440,063.30 = 295,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,042.20/1,440,063.30 = 295,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,042.20x = 1,440,063.30 × 295,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,042.20x = 425,098,333,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,098,333,792.86/960,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,791.30

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