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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,318.80, 1,440,009.90 and 488,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,318.80, 1,440,009.90 and 488,270.70 is: 731,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,318.80 : 1,440,009.90 = 488,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,318.80/1,440,009.90 = 488,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,318.80x = 1,440,009.90 × 488,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,318.80x = 703,114,641,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,114,641,879.93/961,318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,406.32

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