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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,337.95, 1,440,579.83 and 286,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,337.95, 1,440,579.83 and 286,366.52 is: 429,571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,337.95 : 1,440,579.83 = 286,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,337.95/1,440,579.83 = 286,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,337.95x = 1,440,579.83 × 286,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,337.95x = 412,533,824,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,533,824,064.56/960,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,571.51

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