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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,996.20, 1,449,512.70 and 405,087.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,996.20, 1,449,512.70 and 405,087.40 is: 607,848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,996.20 : 1,449,512.70 = 405,087.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,996.20/1,449,512.70 = 405,087.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,996.20x = 1,449,512.70 × 405,087.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,996.20x = 587,179,330,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,179,330,909.98/965,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,848.49

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