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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,189.42, 1,441,188 and 487,214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,189.42, 1,441,188 and 487,214.22 is: 731,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,189.42 : 1,441,188 = 487,214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,189.42/1,441,188 = 487,214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,189.42x = 1,441,188 × 487,214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,189.42x = 702,167,287,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,167,287,293.36/960,189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,279.97

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