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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,266.62, 1,449,390.65 and 587,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,266.62, 1,449,390.65 and 587,291.92 is: 880,932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,266.62 : 1,449,390.65 = 587,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,266.62/1,449,390.65 = 587,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,266.62x = 1,449,390.65 × 587,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,266.62x = 851,215,411,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,215,411,108.61/966,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,932.24

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