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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,733, 1,441,047.54 and 487,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,733, 1,441,047.54 and 487,406.08 is: 731,082.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,733 : 1,441,047.54 = 487,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,733/1,441,047.54 = 487,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,733x = 1,441,047.54 × 487,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,733x = 702,375,332,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,375,332,565.04/960,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,082.76

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