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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,044.74, 1,333,115.78 and 579,078.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,044.74, 1,333,115.78 and 579,078.76 is: 799,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,044.74 : 1,333,115.78 = 579,078.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,044.74/1,333,115.78 = 579,078.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,044.74x = 1,333,115.78 × 579,078.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,044.74x = 771,979,032,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,979,032,818.83/966,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,113.13

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