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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,086.92, 1,447,640.85 and 291,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,086.92, 1,447,640.85 and 291,174.26 is: 436,764.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,086.92 : 1,447,640.85 = 291,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,086.92/1,447,640.85 = 291,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,086.92x = 1,447,640.85 × 291,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,086.92x = 421,515,746,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,515,746,006.32/965,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,764.54

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