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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,259.87, 1,449,380.52 and 587,285.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,259.87, 1,449,380.52 and 587,285.17 is: 880,922.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,259.87 : 1,449,380.52 = 587,285.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,259.87/1,449,380.52 = 587,285.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,259.87x = 1,449,380.52 × 587,285.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,259.87x = 851,199,681,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,199,681,459.44/966,259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,922.11

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