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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,041.44, 1,448,596.08 and 404,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,041.44, 1,448,596.08 and 404,925.28 is: 607,192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,041.44 : 1,448,596.08 = 404,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,041.44/1,448,596.08 = 404,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,041.44x = 1,448,596.08 × 404,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,041.44x = 586,573,173,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,573,173,300.90/966,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,192.56

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