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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,565.16, 1,446,016.56 and 484,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,565.16, 1,446,016.56 and 484,279.36 is: 725,249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,565.16 : 1,446,016.56 = 484,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,565.16/1,446,016.56 = 484,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,565.16x = 1,446,016.56 × 484,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,565.16x = 700,275,974,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,275,974,226.20/965,565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,249.84

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