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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,729.40, 1,442,723.70 and 330,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,729.40, 1,442,723.70 and 330,836.60 is: 496,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,729.40 : 1,442,723.70 = 330,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,729.40/1,442,723.70 = 330,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,729.40x = 1,442,723.70 × 330,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,729.40x = 477,305,803,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,305,803,647.42/961,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,299.48

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