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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,141.27, 1,447,004.70 and 461,056.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,141.27, 1,447,004.70 and 461,056.95 is: 690,532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,141.27 : 1,447,004.70 = 461,056.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,141.27/1,447,004.70 = 461,056.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,141.27x = 1,447,004.70 × 461,056.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,141.27x = 667,151,573,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,151,573,617.67/966,141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,532.11

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