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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,284.19, 1,448,970.96 and 358,651.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,284.19, 1,448,970.96 and 358,651.47 is: 537,808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,284.19 : 1,448,970.96 = 358,651.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,284.19/1,448,970.96 = 358,651.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,284.19x = 1,448,970.96 × 358,651.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,284.19x = 519,675,564,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,675,564,791.31/966,284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,808.20

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