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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,950.40, 1,449,915.30 and 327,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,950.40, 1,449,915.30 and 327,034.20 is: 490,378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,950.40 : 1,449,915.30 = 327,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,950.40/1,449,915.30 = 327,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,950.40x = 1,449,915.30 × 327,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,950.40x = 474,171,890,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,171,890,203.26/966,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,378.71

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