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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,380.53, 1,448,930.99 and 461,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,380.53, 1,448,930.99 and 461,019.50 is: 691,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,380.53 : 1,448,930.99 = 461,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,380.53/1,448,930.99 = 461,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,380.53x = 1,448,930.99 × 461,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,380.53x = 667,985,438,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,985,438,239.21/966,380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,224.03

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