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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,268.55, 1,447,335.06 and 366,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,268.55, 1,447,335.06 and 366,271.80 is: 549,192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,268.55 : 1,447,335.06 = 366,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,268.55/1,447,335.06 = 366,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,268.55x = 1,447,335.06 × 366,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,268.55x = 530,118,015,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,118,015,929.05/965,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,192.26

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