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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,178.92, 1,333,490.90 and 558,517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,178.92, 1,333,490.90 and 558,517.08 is: 770,848.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,178.92 : 1,333,490.90 = 558,517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,178.92/1,333,490.90 = 558,517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,178.92x = 1,333,490.90 × 558,517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,178.92x = 744,777,443,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,777,443,674.57/966,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,848.37

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