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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,412.38, 1,440,196.46 and 511,026.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,412.38, 1,440,196.46 and 511,026.42 is: 766,315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,412.38 : 1,440,196.46 = 511,026.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,412.38/1,440,196.46 = 511,026.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,412.38x = 1,440,196.46 × 511,026.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,412.38x = 735,978,445,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,978,445,310.16/960,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,315.03

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