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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,170.58, 1,441,159.83 and 487,195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,170.58, 1,441,159.83 and 487,195.38 is: 731,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,170.58 : 1,441,159.83 = 487,195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,170.58/1,441,159.83 = 487,195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,170.58x = 1,441,159.83 × 487,195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,170.58x = 702,126,411,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,126,411,017.59/960,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,251.74

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