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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,381.80, 1,448,072.70 and 264,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,381.80, 1,448,072.70 and 264,965.80 is: 397,448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,381.80 : 1,448,072.70 = 264,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,381.80/1,448,072.70 = 264,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,381.80x = 1,448,072.70 × 264,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,381.80x = 383,689,741,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,689,741,413.66/965,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,448.70

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