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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,115.80, 1,446,689.55 and 565,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,115.80, 1,446,689.55 and 565,550.90 is: 847,749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,115.80 : 1,446,689.55 = 565,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,115.80/1,446,689.55 = 565,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,115.80x = 1,446,689.55 × 565,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,115.80x = 818,176,577,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,176,577,023.10/965,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,749.65

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