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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,171.62, 1,446,049.80 and 394,994.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,171.62, 1,446,049.80 and 394,994.61 is: 592,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,171.62 : 1,446,049.80 = 394,994.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,171.62/1,446,049.80 = 394,994.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,171.62x = 1,446,049.80 × 394,994.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,171.62x = 571,181,876,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,181,876,791.58/964,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,406.85

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