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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,257.70, 1,448,868.15 and 404,657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,257.70, 1,448,868.15 and 404,657.70 is: 606,769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,257.70 : 1,448,868.15 = 404,657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,257.70/1,448,868.15 = 404,657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,257.70x = 1,448,868.15 × 404,657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,257.70x = 586,295,653,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,295,653,182.26/966,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,769.45

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