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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,040.98, 1,447,571.86 and 291,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,040.98, 1,447,571.86 and 291,128.12 is: 436,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,040.98 : 1,447,571.86 = 291,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,040.98/1,447,571.86 = 291,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,040.98x = 1,447,571.86 × 291,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,040.98x = 421,428,874,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,428,874,166.70/965,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,695.31

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