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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,437.71, 1,448,623.14 and 397,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,437.71, 1,448,623.14 and 397,238.10 is: 596,049.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,437.71 : 1,448,623.14 = 397,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,437.71/1,448,623.14 = 397,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,437.71x = 1,448,623.14 × 397,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,437.71x = 575,448,303,749.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,448,303,749.63/965,437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,049.13

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