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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,140.56, 1,447,970.04 and 425,442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,140.56, 1,447,970.04 and 425,442.96 is: 638,278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,140.56 : 1,447,970.04 = 425,442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,140.56/1,447,970.04 = 425,442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,140.56x = 1,447,970.04 × 425,442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,140.56x = 616,028,659,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,028,659,808.92/965,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,278.70

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