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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,241.47, 1,447,001.85 and 366,623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,241.47, 1,447,001.85 and 366,623.01 is: 549,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,241.47 : 1,447,001.85 = 366,623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,241.47/1,447,001.85 = 366,623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,241.47x = 1,447,001.85 × 366,623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,241.47x = 530,504,173,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,504,173,722.57/965,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,607.73

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