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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,256.94, 1,448,935.40 and 358,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,256.94, 1,448,935.40 and 358,622.08 is: 537,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,256.94 : 1,448,935.40 = 358,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,256.94/1,448,935.40 = 358,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,256.94x = 1,448,935.40 × 358,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,256.94x = 519,620,226,933.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,620,226,933.63/966,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,766.10

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