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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,235.80, 1,448,916.30 and 366,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,235.80, 1,448,916.30 and 366,997.80 is: 550,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,235.80 : 1,448,916.30 = 366,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,235.80/1,448,916.30 = 366,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,235.80x = 1,448,916.30 × 366,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,235.80x = 531,749,094,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,749,094,484.14/966,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,330.57

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