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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,137.60, 1,449,206.40 and 609,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,137.60, 1,449,206.40 and 609,996.80 is: 914,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,137.60 : 1,449,206.40 = 609,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,137.60/1,449,206.40 = 609,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,137.60x = 1,449,206.40 × 609,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,137.60x = 884,011,266,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,011,266,539.52/966,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,995.20

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