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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,614.24, 1,417,227.66 and 565,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,614.24, 1,417,227.66 and 565,475.92 is: 848,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,614.24 : 1,417,227.66 = 565,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,614.24/1,417,227.66 = 565,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,614.24x = 1,417,227.66 × 565,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,614.24x = 801,408,114,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,408,114,887.95/944,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,397.24

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