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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,477.16, 1,448,686.17 and 397,029.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,477.16, 1,448,686.17 and 397,029.11 is: 595,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,477.16 : 1,448,686.17 = 397,029.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,477.16/1,448,686.17 = 397,029.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,477.16x = 1,448,686.17 × 397,029.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,477.16x = 575,170,573,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,170,573,500.98/965,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,737.11

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