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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,986.40, 1,449,969.30 and 327,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,986.40, 1,449,969.30 and 327,070.20 is: 490,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,986.40 : 1,449,969.30 = 327,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,986.40/1,449,969.30 = 327,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,986.40x = 1,449,969.30 × 327,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,986.40x = 474,241,748,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,241,748,944.86/966,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,432.70

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