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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,959.44, 1,443,135.96 and 330,791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,959.44, 1,443,135.96 and 330,791.28 is: 496,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,959.44 : 1,443,135.96 = 330,791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,959.44/1,443,135.96 = 330,791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,959.44x = 1,443,135.96 × 330,791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,959.44x = 477,376,791,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,376,791,422.43/961,959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,254.59

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