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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,750.17, 1,441,150.76 and 420,727.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,750.17, 1,441,150.76 and 420,727.47 is: 631,102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,750.17 : 1,441,150.76 = 420,727.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,750.17/1,441,150.76 = 420,727.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,750.17x = 1,441,150.76 × 420,727.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,750.17x = 606,331,711,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,331,711,039.74/960,750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,102.38

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