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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,332.90, 1,447,740.15 and 404,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,332.90, 1,447,740.15 and 404,251.30 is: 606,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,332.90 : 1,447,740.15 = 404,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,332.90/1,447,740.15 = 404,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,332.90x = 1,447,740.15 × 404,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,332.90x = 585,250,837,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,250,837,699.70/965,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,268.41

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