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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,436.58, 1,440,903.96 and 510,787.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,436.58, 1,440,903.96 and 510,787.71 is: 766,314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,436.58 : 1,440,903.96 = 510,787.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,436.58/1,440,903.96 = 510,787.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,436.58x = 1,440,903.96 × 510,787.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,436.58x = 735,996,034,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,996,034,058.33/960,436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,314.04

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