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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,285.12, 1,449,151.20 and 301,258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,285.12, 1,449,151.20 and 301,258.56 is: 451,801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,285.12 : 1,449,151.20 = 301,258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,285.12/1,449,151.20 = 301,258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,285.12x = 1,449,151.20 × 301,258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,285.12x = 436,569,203,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,569,203,734.27/966,285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,801.64

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