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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,309.60, 1,447,957.20 and 291,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,309.60, 1,447,957.20 and 291,389.60 is: 437,082.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,309.60 : 1,447,957.20 = 291,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,309.60/1,447,957.20 = 291,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,309.60x = 1,447,957.20 × 291,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,309.60x = 421,919,669,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,919,669,325.12/965,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,082.23

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