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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,231.16, 1,448,896.95 and 358,596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,231.16, 1,448,896.95 and 358,596.14 is: 537,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,231.16 : 1,448,896.95 = 358,596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,231.16/1,448,896.95 = 358,596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,231.16x = 1,448,896.95 × 358,596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,231.16x = 519,568,846,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,568,846,283.29/966,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,727.27

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