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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,167.61, 1,447,762.55 and 291,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,167.61, 1,447,762.55 and 291,254.76 is: 436,885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,167.61 : 1,447,762.55 = 291,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,167.61/1,447,762.55 = 291,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,167.61x = 1,447,762.55 × 291,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,167.61x = 421,667,732,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,667,732,580.96/965,167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,885.50

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