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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,341.68, 1,448,097.66 and 358,137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,341.68, 1,448,097.66 and 358,137.06 is: 537,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,341.68 : 1,448,097.66 = 358,137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,341.68/1,448,097.66 = 358,137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,341.68x = 1,448,097.66 × 358,137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,341.68x = 518,617,438,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,617,438,545.28/965,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,237.18

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