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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,339.88, 1,449,919.32 and 516,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,339.88, 1,449,919.32 and 516,943 is: 775,633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,339.88 : 1,449,919.32 = 516,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,339.88/1,449,919.32 = 516,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,339.88x = 1,449,919.32 × 516,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,339.88x = 749,525,643,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,525,643,038.76/966,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,633.56

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