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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,347.15, 1,447,973.92 and 358,253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,347.15, 1,447,973.92 and 358,253.81 is: 537,363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,347.15 : 1,447,973.92 = 358,253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,347.15/1,447,973.92 = 358,253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,347.15x = 1,447,973.92 × 358,253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,347.15x = 518,742,176,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,742,176,330.91/965,347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,363.35

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