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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,008.32, 1,446,314.76 and 580,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,008.32, 1,446,314.76 and 580,175.96 is: 870,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,008.32 : 1,446,314.76 = 580,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,008.32/1,446,314.76 = 580,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,008.32x = 1,446,314.76 × 580,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,008.32x = 839,117,054,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,117,054,345.17/964,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,445.86

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