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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,159.53, 1,439,922.69 and 320,286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,159.53, 1,439,922.69 and 320,286.94 is: 480,324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,159.53 : 1,439,922.69 = 320,286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,159.53/1,439,922.69 = 320,286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,159.53x = 1,439,922.69 × 320,286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,159.53x = 461,188,428,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,188,428,616.86/960,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,324.79

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