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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,281.92, 1,448,954.72 and 405,165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,281.92, 1,448,954.72 and 405,165.76 is: 607,552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,281.92 : 1,448,954.72 = 405,165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,281.92/1,448,954.72 = 405,165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,281.92x = 1,448,954.72 × 405,165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,281.92x = 587,066,840,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,066,840,334.39/966,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,552.34

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