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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,278.20, 1,448,435.70 and 404,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,278.20, 1,448,435.70 and 404,369.40 is: 606,771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,278.20 : 1,448,435.70 = 404,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,278.20/1,448,435.70 = 404,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,278.20x = 1,448,435.70 × 404,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,278.20x = 585,703,074,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,703,074,947.58/965,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,771.27

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