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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,159.82, 1,447,703.32 and 291,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,159.82, 1,447,703.32 and 291,223.14 is: 436,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,159.82 : 1,447,703.32 = 291,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,159.82/1,447,703.32 = 291,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,159.82x = 1,447,703.32 × 291,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,159.82x = 421,604,706,638.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,604,706,638.83/965,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,823.72

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