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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,212.82, 1,447,812.73 and 245,548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,212.82, 1,447,812.73 and 245,548.35 is: 368,320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,212.82 : 1,447,812.73 = 245,548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,212.82/1,447,812.73 = 245,548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,212.82x = 1,447,812.73 × 245,548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,212.82x = 355,508,026,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,508,026,960.50/965,212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,320.87

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