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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,718.90, 1,448,002.35 and 592,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,718.90, 1,448,002.35 and 592,010.10 is: 887,662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,718.90 : 1,448,002.35 = 592,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,718.90/1,448,002.35 = 592,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,718.90x = 1,448,002.35 × 592,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,718.90x = 857,232,016,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,232,016,023.74/965,718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,662.05

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