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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,632.30, 1,440,977.62 and 329,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,632.30, 1,440,977.62 and 329,537 is: 494,315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,632.30 : 1,440,977.62 = 329,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,632.30/1,440,977.62 = 329,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,632.30x = 1,440,977.62 × 329,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,632.30x = 474,855,441,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,855,441,961.94/960,632.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,315.51

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