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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,340.80, 1,449,015.36 and 511,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,340.80, 1,449,015.36 and 511,177.70 is: 766,504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,340.80 : 1,449,015.36 = 511,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,340.80/1,449,015.36 = 511,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,340.80x = 1,449,015.36 × 511,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,340.80x = 740,704,338,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,704,338,989.47/966,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,504.26

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