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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,025.60, 1,447,538.40 and 666,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,025.60, 1,447,538.40 and 666,427.20 is: 999,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,025.60 : 1,447,538.40 = 666,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,025.60/1,447,538.40 = 666,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,025.60x = 1,447,538.40 × 666,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,025.60x = 964,678,962,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,678,962,804.48/965,025.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999,640.80

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