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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,920.42, 1,441,553.76 and 321,160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,920.42, 1,441,553.76 and 321,160.95 is: 481,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,920.42 : 1,441,553.76 = 321,160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,920.42/1,441,553.76 = 321,160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,920.42x = 1,441,553.76 × 321,160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,920.42x = 462,970,775,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,970,775,037.67/960,920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,799.29

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