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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,045.24, 1,333,116.50 and 579,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,045.24, 1,333,116.50 and 579,079.26 is: 799,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,045.24 : 1,333,116.50 = 579,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,045.24/1,333,116.50 = 579,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,045.24x = 1,333,116.50 × 579,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,045.24x = 771,980,116,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,980,116,313.79/966,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,113.83

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