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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,231.54, 1,442,840.63 and 789,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,231.54, 1,442,840.63 and 789,089.94 is: 1,178,321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,231.54 : 1,442,840.63 = 789,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,231.54/1,442,840.63 = 789,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,231.54x = 1,442,840.63 × 789,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,231.54x = 1,138,531,022,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,531,022,210.81/966,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,321.11

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