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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,471.40, 1,448,677.50 and 397,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,471.40, 1,448,677.50 and 397,023.30 is: 595,728.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,471.40 : 1,448,677.50 = 397,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,471.40/1,448,677.50 = 397,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,471.40x = 1,448,677.50 × 397,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,471.40x = 575,158,721,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,158,721,685.75/965,471.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,728.39

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