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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,994.25, 1,448,991.39 and 301,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,994.25, 1,448,991.39 and 301,146.25 is: 451,719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,994.25 : 1,448,991.39 = 301,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,994.25/1,448,991.39 = 301,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,994.25x = 1,448,991.39 × 301,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,994.25x = 436,358,323,380.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,358,323,380.79/965,994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,719.38

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