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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,426.12, 1,448,999.34 and 461,065.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,426.12, 1,448,999.34 and 461,065.10 is: 691,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,426.12 : 1,448,999.34 = 461,065.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,426.12/1,448,999.34 = 461,065.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,426.12x = 1,448,999.34 × 461,065.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,426.12x = 668,083,018,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,083,018,352.04/966,426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,292.39

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