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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,296.17, 1,447,880.40 and 396,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,296.17, 1,447,880.40 and 396,528.48 is: 594,766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,296.17 : 1,447,880.40 = 396,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,296.17/1,447,880.40 = 396,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,296.17x = 1,447,880.40 × 396,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,296.17x = 574,125,814,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,125,814,233.79/965,296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,766.49

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