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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,285.19, 1,448,972.46 and 358,652.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,285.19, 1,448,972.46 and 358,652.47 is: 537,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,285.19 : 1,448,972.46 = 358,652.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,285.19/1,448,972.46 = 358,652.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,285.19x = 1,448,972.46 × 358,652.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,285.19x = 519,677,551,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,677,551,740.98/966,285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,809.70

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