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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,014.80, 1,449,686.56 and 334,928.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,014.80, 1,449,686.56 and 334,928.64 is: 502,623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,014.80 : 1,449,686.56 = 334,928.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,014.80/1,449,686.56 = 334,928.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,014.80x = 1,449,686.56 × 334,928.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,014.80x = 485,541,547,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,541,547,967.08/966,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,623.30

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