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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,264.80, 1,447,897.20 and 404,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,264.80, 1,447,897.20 and 404,240.80 is: 606,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,264.80 : 1,447,897.20 = 404,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,264.80/1,447,897.20 = 404,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,264.80x = 1,447,897.20 × 404,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,264.80x = 585,299,122,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,299,122,445.76/965,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,361.20

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