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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,332.20, 1,448,465.76 and 397,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,332.20, 1,448,465.76 and 397,133.20 is: 595,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,332.20 : 1,448,465.76 = 397,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,332.20/1,448,465.76 = 397,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,332.20x = 1,448,465.76 × 397,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,332.20x = 575,233,842,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,233,842,359.23/965,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,892.11

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