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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,268.80, 1,448,594.40 and 404,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,268.80, 1,448,594.40 and 404,705.60 is: 607,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,268.80 : 1,448,594.40 = 404,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,268.80/1,448,594.40 = 404,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,268.80x = 1,448,594.40 × 404,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,268.80x = 586,254,265,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,254,265,808.64/965,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,348.20

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