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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,871.06, 1,448,478.51 and 334,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,871.06, 1,448,478.51 and 334,637.52 is: 501,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,871.06 : 1,448,478.51 = 334,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,871.06/1,448,478.51 = 334,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,871.06x = 1,448,478.51 × 334,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,871.06x = 484,715,256,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,715,256,359.70/965,871.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,842.61

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