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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,337.30, 1,449,010.12 and 511,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,337.30, 1,449,010.12 and 511,174.20 is: 766,499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,337.30 : 1,449,010.12 = 511,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,337.30/1,449,010.12 = 511,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,337.30x = 1,449,010.12 × 511,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,337.30x = 740,696,588,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,696,588,882.90/966,337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,499.02

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