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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,239.97, 1,446,999.60 and 366,621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,239.97, 1,446,999.60 and 366,621.51 is: 549,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,239.97 : 1,446,999.60 = 366,621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,239.97/1,446,999.60 = 366,621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,239.97x = 1,446,999.60 × 366,621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,239.97x = 530,501,178,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,501,178,321.40/965,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,605.48

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