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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,985.40, 1,449,967.80 and 327,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,985.40, 1,449,967.80 and 327,069.20 is: 490,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,985.40 : 1,449,967.80 = 327,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,985.40/1,449,967.80 = 327,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,985.40x = 1,449,967.80 × 327,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,985.40x = 474,239,808,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,239,808,371.76/966,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,431.20

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