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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,409.20, 1,441,517.76 and 487,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,409.20, 1,441,517.76 and 487,434 is: 731,609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,409.20 : 1,441,517.76 = 487,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,409.20/1,441,517.76 = 487,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,409.20x = 1,441,517.76 × 487,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,409.20x = 702,644,767,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,644,767,827.84/960,409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,609.78

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