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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,164.73, 1,447,758.24 and 291,251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,164.73, 1,447,758.24 and 291,251.87 is: 436,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,164.73 : 1,447,758.24 = 291,251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,164.73/1,447,758.24 = 291,251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,164.73x = 1,447,758.24 × 291,251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,164.73x = 421,662,286,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,662,286,012.86/965,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,881.16

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