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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,449.20, 1,439,672.64 and 360,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,449.20, 1,439,672.64 and 360,997.36 is: 541,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,449.20 : 1,439,672.64 = 360,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,449.20/1,439,672.64 = 360,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,449.20x = 1,439,672.64 × 360,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,449.20x = 519,718,022,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,718,022,304.23/960,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,119.74

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