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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,101.47, 1,447,874.60 and 334,015.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,101.47, 1,447,874.60 and 334,015.29 is: 501,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,101.47 : 1,447,874.60 = 334,015.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,101.47/1,447,874.60 = 334,015.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,101.47x = 1,447,874.60 × 334,015.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,101.47x = 483,612,252,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,612,252,732.56/965,101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,099.90

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