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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,178.24, 1,440,481.80 and 361,144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,178.24, 1,440,481.80 and 361,144.54 is: 541,797.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,178.24 : 1,440,481.80 = 361,144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,178.24/1,440,481.80 = 361,144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,178.24x = 1,440,481.80 × 361,144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,178.24x = 520,222,137,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,222,137,039.37/960,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,797.47

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