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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,009.20, 1,449,013.80 and 334,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,009.20, 1,449,013.80 and 334,713.20 is: 502,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,009.20 : 1,449,013.80 = 334,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,009.20/1,449,013.80 = 334,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,009.20x = 1,449,013.80 × 334,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,009.20x = 485,004,045,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,004,045,842.16/966,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,069.80

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