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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,547.36, 1,449,999.50 and 318,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,547.36, 1,449,999.50 and 318,160.18 is: 477,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,547.36 : 1,449,999.50 = 318,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,547.36/1,449,999.50 = 318,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,547.36x = 1,449,999.50 × 318,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,547.36x = 461,332,101,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,332,101,919.91/966,547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,299.01

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