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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,933.38, 1,442,269.40 and 512,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,933.38, 1,442,269.40 and 512,033.40 is: 768,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,933.38 : 1,442,269.40 = 512,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,933.38/1,442,269.40 = 512,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,933.38x = 1,442,269.40 × 512,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,933.38x = 738,490,102,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,490,102,037.79/960,933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,513.32

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