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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,588.22, 1,448,431.47 and 325,915.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,588.22, 1,448,431.47 and 325,915.29 is: 488,889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,588.22 : 1,448,431.47 = 325,915.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,588.22/1,448,431.47 = 325,915.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,588.22x = 1,448,431.47 × 325,915.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,588.22x = 472,065,962,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,065,962,590.18/965,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,889.52

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