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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,160.85, 1,449,294.12 and 292,225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,160.85, 1,449,294.12 and 292,225.86 is: 438,354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,160.85 : 1,449,294.12 = 292,225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,160.85/1,449,294.12 = 292,225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,160.85x = 1,449,294.12 × 292,225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,160.85x = 423,521,220,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,521,220,609.94/966,160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,354.78

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