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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,379.52, 1,448,929.49 and 461,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,379.52, 1,448,929.49 and 461,018.50 is: 691,222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,379.52 : 1,448,929.49 = 461,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,379.52/1,448,929.49 = 461,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,379.52x = 1,448,929.49 × 461,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,379.52x = 667,983,294,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,983,294,158.15/966,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,222.53

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