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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,044.37, 1,449,171.64 and 358,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,044.37, 1,449,171.64 and 358,761.44 is: 538,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,044.37 : 1,449,171.64 = 358,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,044.37/1,449,171.64 = 358,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,044.37x = 1,449,171.64 × 358,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,044.37x = 519,906,900,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,906,900,293.35/966,044.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,181.18

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