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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,312.46, 1,449,173.42 and 460,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,312.46, 1,449,173.42 and 460,607 is: 690,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,312.46 : 1,449,173.42 = 460,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,312.46/1,449,173.42 = 460,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,312.46x = 1,449,173.42 × 460,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,312.46x = 667,499,421,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,499,421,465.94/966,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,769.76

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