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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,427.80, 1,449,001.86 and 461,066.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,427.80, 1,449,001.86 and 461,066.76 is: 691,294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,427.80 : 1,449,001.86 = 461,066.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,427.80/1,449,001.86 = 461,066.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,427.80x = 1,449,001.86 × 461,066.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,427.80x = 668,086,592,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,086,592,824.17/966,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,294.88

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