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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,006.26, 1,449,009.40 and 301,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,006.26, 1,449,009.40 and 301,158.26 is: 451,737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,006.26 : 1,449,009.40 = 301,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,006.26/1,449,009.40 = 301,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,006.26x = 1,449,009.40 × 301,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,006.26x = 436,381,149,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,381,149,627.64/966,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,737.39

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