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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,158.56, 1,441,887.28 and 321,264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,158.56, 1,441,887.28 and 321,264.23 is: 481,946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,158.56 : 1,441,887.28 = 321,264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,158.56/1,441,887.28 = 321,264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,158.56x = 1,441,887.28 × 321,264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,158.56x = 463,226,798,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,226,798,743.40/961,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,946.29

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