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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,985.88, 1,447,093.86 and 632,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,985.88, 1,447,093.86 and 632,551 is: 947,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,985.88 : 1,447,093.86 = 632,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,985.88/1,447,093.86 = 632,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,985.88x = 1,447,093.86 × 632,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,985.88x = 915,360,668,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,360,668,236.86/965,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,592.18

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