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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,154.83, 1,441,136.21 and 487,179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,154.83, 1,441,136.21 and 487,179.63 is: 731,228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,154.83 : 1,441,136.21 = 487,179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,154.83/1,441,136.21 = 487,179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,154.83x = 1,441,136.21 × 487,179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,154.83x = 702,092,203,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,092,203,131.50/960,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,228.11

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