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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,056.80, 1,449,085.20 and 592,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,056.80, 1,449,085.20 and 592,290.40 is: 888,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,056.80 : 1,449,085.20 = 592,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,056.80/1,449,085.20 = 592,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,056.80x = 1,449,085.20 × 592,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,056.80x = 858,279,252,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,279,252,742.08/966,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,435.60

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