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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,338.88, 1,449,917.82 and 516,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,338.88, 1,449,917.82 and 516,942 is: 775,632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,338.88 : 1,449,917.82 = 516,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,338.88/1,449,917.82 = 516,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,338.88x = 1,449,917.82 × 516,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,338.88x = 749,523,417,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,523,417,706.44/966,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,632.06

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