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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,836.64, 1,448,762.04 and 366,636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,836.64, 1,448,762.04 and 366,636.32 is: 549,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,836.64 : 1,448,762.04 = 366,636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,836.64/1,448,762.04 = 366,636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,836.64x = 1,448,762.04 × 366,636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,836.64x = 531,168,782,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,168,782,901.29/965,836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,957.17

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