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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,494.88, 1,449,969.12 and 292,581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,494.88, 1,449,969.12 and 292,581.36 is: 438,940.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,494.88 : 1,449,969.12 = 292,581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,494.88/1,449,969.12 = 292,581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,494.88x = 1,449,969.12 × 292,581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,494.88x = 424,233,937,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,233,937,087.60/966,494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,940.70

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