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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,342.78, 1,449,218.79 and 460,637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,342.78, 1,449,218.79 and 460,637.10 is: 690,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,342.78 : 1,449,218.79 = 460,637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,342.78/1,449,218.79 = 460,637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,342.78x = 1,449,218.79 × 460,637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,342.78x = 667,563,940,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,563,940,691.11/966,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,814.85

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