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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,284.34, 1,449,596.28 and 367,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,284.34, 1,449,596.28 and 367,297.86 is: 551,011.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,284.34 : 1,449,596.28 = 367,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,284.34/1,449,596.28 = 367,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,284.34x = 1,449,596.28 × 367,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,284.34x = 532,433,611,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,433,611,507.96/966,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,011.32

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