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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,812.56, 1,449,015.48 and 461,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,812.56, 1,449,015.48 and 461,017.68 is: 691,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,812.56 : 1,449,015.48 = 461,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,812.56/1,449,015.48 = 461,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,812.56x = 1,449,015.48 × 461,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,812.56x = 668,021,754,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,021,754,873.69/965,812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,668.12

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