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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,359.80, 1,447,573.14 and 566,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,359.80, 1,447,573.14 and 566,130.24 is: 848,921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,359.80 : 1,447,573.14 = 566,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,359.80/1,447,573.14 = 566,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,359.80x = 1,447,573.14 × 566,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,359.80x = 819,514,929,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,514,929,165.75/965,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,921.75

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