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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,285.68, 1,333,597.28 and 584,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,285.68, 1,333,597.28 and 584,315.20 is: 806,429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,285.68 : 1,333,597.28 = 584,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,285.68/1,333,597.28 = 584,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,285.68x = 1,333,597.28 × 584,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,285.68x = 779,241,161,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,241,161,382.66/966,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,429.38

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