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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,494.48, 1,442,271.24 and 330,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,494.48, 1,442,271.24 and 330,399.36 is: 495,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,494.48 : 1,442,271.24 = 330,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,494.48/1,442,271.24 = 330,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,494.48x = 1,442,271.24 × 330,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,494.48x = 476,525,494,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,525,494,642.41/961,494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,609.18

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