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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,162.06, 1,441,892.53 and 321,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,162.06, 1,441,892.53 and 321,267.72 is: 481,951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,162.06 : 1,441,892.53 = 321,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,162.06/1,441,892.53 = 321,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,162.06x = 1,441,892.53 × 321,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,162.06x = 463,233,525,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,233,525,598.13/961,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,951.53

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