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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,710.40, 1,447,989.60 and 592,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,710.40, 1,447,989.60 and 592,001.60 is: 887,649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,710.40 : 1,447,989.60 = 592,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,710.40/1,447,989.60 = 592,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,710.40x = 1,447,989.60 × 592,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,710.40x = 857,212,159,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,212,159,983.36/965,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,649.30

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