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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,459.60, 1,448,182.20 and 291,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,459.60, 1,448,182.20 and 291,539.60 is: 437,307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,459.60 : 1,448,182.20 = 291,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,459.60/1,448,182.20 = 291,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,459.60x = 1,448,182.20 × 291,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,459.60x = 422,202,459,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,202,459,315.12/965,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,307.23

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