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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,167.48, 1,447,762.37 and 291,254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,167.48, 1,447,762.37 and 291,254.62 is: 436,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,167.48 : 1,447,762.37 = 291,254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,167.48/1,447,762.37 = 291,254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,167.48x = 1,447,762.37 × 291,254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,167.48x = 421,667,478,924.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,667,478,924.65/965,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,885.29

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