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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,955.73, 1,448,886.84 and 366,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,955.73, 1,448,886.84 and 366,870.14 is: 550,287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,955.73 : 1,448,886.84 = 366,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,955.73/1,448,886.84 = 366,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,955.73x = 1,448,886.84 × 366,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,955.73x = 531,553,317,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,553,317,834.96/965,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,287.45

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