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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,522.43, 1,448,410.77 and 358,228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,522.43, 1,448,410.77 and 358,228.08 is: 537,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,522.43 : 1,448,410.77 = 358,228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,522.43/1,448,410.77 = 358,228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,522.43x = 1,448,410.77 × 358,228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,522.43x = 518,861,409,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,861,409,188.42/965,522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,389.29

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