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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,282.30, 1,439,955.15 and 488,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,282.30, 1,439,955.15 and 488,234.20 is: 731,351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,282.30 : 1,439,955.15 = 488,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,282.30/1,439,955.15 = 488,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,282.30x = 1,439,955.15 × 488,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,282.30x = 703,035,350,696.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,035,350,696.13/961,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,351.60

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