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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,155.83, 1,441,137.71 and 487,180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,155.83, 1,441,137.71 and 487,180.63 is: 731,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,155.83 : 1,441,137.71 = 487,180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,155.83/1,441,137.71 = 487,180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,155.83x = 1,441,137.71 × 487,180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,155.83x = 702,094,377,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,094,377,474.56/960,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,229.61

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