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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,972.88, 1,447,074.36 and 632,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,972.88, 1,447,074.36 and 632,538 is: 947,572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,972.88 : 1,447,074.36 = 632,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,972.88/1,447,074.36 = 632,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,972.88x = 1,447,074.36 × 632,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,972.88x = 915,329,521,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,329,521,525.68/965,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,572.69

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