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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,662.88, 1,441,897.20 and 487,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,662.88, 1,441,897.20 and 487,687.68 is: 731,989.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,662.88 : 1,441,897.20 = 487,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,662.88/1,441,897.20 = 487,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,662.88x = 1,441,897.20 × 487,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,662.88x = 703,195,500,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,195,500,266.50/960,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,989.87

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