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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,921.59, 1,450,008.77 and 327,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,921.59, 1,450,008.77 and 327,055.20 is: 490,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,921.59 : 1,450,008.77 = 327,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,921.59/1,450,008.77 = 327,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,921.59x = 1,450,008.77 × 327,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,921.59x = 474,232,906,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,232,906,638.83/966,921.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,456.43

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