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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,611.28, 1,447,930.92 and 334,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,611.28, 1,447,930.92 and 334,355.60 is: 501,365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,611.28 : 1,447,930.92 = 334,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,611.28/1,447,930.92 = 334,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,611.28x = 1,447,930.92 × 334,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,611.28x = 484,123,811,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,123,811,515.15/965,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,365.12

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