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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,171.05, 1,440,643.85 and 427,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,171.05, 1,440,643.85 and 427,327.64 is: 641,163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,171.05 : 1,440,643.85 = 427,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,171.05/1,440,643.85 = 427,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,171.05x = 1,440,643.85 × 427,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,171.05x = 615,626,927,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,626,927,161.16/960,171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,163.81

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