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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,031.72, 1,333,097.87 and 579,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,031.72, 1,333,097.87 and 579,065.76 is: 799,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,031.72 : 1,333,097.87 = 579,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,031.72/1,333,097.87 = 579,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,031.72x = 1,333,097.87 × 579,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,031.72x = 771,951,328,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,951,328,350.60/966,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,095.22

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