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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,046.24, 1,333,117.88 and 579,080.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,046.24, 1,333,117.88 and 579,080.28 is: 799,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,046.24 : 1,333,117.88 = 579,080.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,046.24/1,333,117.88 = 579,080.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,046.24x = 1,333,117.88 × 579,080.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,046.24x = 771,982,275,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,982,275,223.41/966,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,115.24

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