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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,279.68, 1,333,589 and 584,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,279.68, 1,333,589 and 584,309.20 is: 806,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,279.68 : 1,333,589 = 584,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,279.68/1,333,589 = 584,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,279.68x = 1,333,589 × 584,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,279.68x = 779,228,321,718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,228,321,718.80/966,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,421.10

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