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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,589.84, 1,448,299.68 and 432,967.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,589.84, 1,448,299.68 and 432,967.92 is: 649,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,589.84 : 1,448,299.68 = 432,967.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,589.84/1,448,299.68 = 432,967.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,589.84x = 1,448,299.68 × 432,967.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,589.84x = 627,067,299,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,067,299,986.27/965,589.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,413.73

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