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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,002.88, 1,447,119.36 and 632,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,002.88, 1,447,119.36 and 632,568 is: 947,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,002.88 : 1,447,119.36 = 632,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,002.88/1,447,119.36 = 632,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,002.88x = 1,447,119.36 × 632,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,002.88x = 915,401,399,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,401,399,316.48/966,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,617.67

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