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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,271.08, 1,448,811.30 and 326,514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,271.08, 1,448,811.30 and 326,514.36 is: 489,570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,271.08 : 1,448,811.30 = 326,514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,271.08/1,448,811.30 = 326,514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,271.08x = 1,448,811.30 × 326,514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,271.08x = 473,057,694,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,057,694,380.27/966,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,570.37

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