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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,301.72, 1,447,991.46 and 459,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,301.72, 1,447,991.46 and 459,602.52 is: 689,422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,301.72 : 1,447,991.46 = 459,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,301.72/1,447,991.46 = 459,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,301.72x = 1,447,991.46 × 459,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,301.72x = 665,500,523,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,500,523,954.48/965,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,422.29

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