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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,205.60, 1,440,308.40 and 329,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,205.60, 1,440,308.40 and 329,125.60 is: 493,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,205.60 : 1,440,308.40 = 329,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,205.60/1,440,308.40 = 329,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,205.60x = 1,440,308.40 × 329,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,205.60x = 474,042,366,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,042,366,335.04/960,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,688.40

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