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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,166.79, 1,439,933.55 and 320,294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,166.79, 1,439,933.55 and 320,294.18 is: 480,335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,166.79 : 1,439,933.55 = 320,294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,166.79/1,439,933.55 = 320,294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,166.79x = 1,439,933.55 × 320,294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,166.79x = 461,202,335,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,202,335,651.74/960,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,335.65

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