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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,825.94, 1,447,851.92 and 334,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,825.94, 1,447,851.92 and 334,298.10 is: 501,140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,825.94 : 1,447,851.92 = 334,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,825.94/1,447,851.92 = 334,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,825.94x = 1,447,851.92 × 334,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,825.94x = 484,014,145,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,014,145,937.35/965,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,140.14

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