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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,432.47, 1,449,008.87 and 461,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,432.47, 1,449,008.87 and 461,071.44 is: 691,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,432.47 : 1,449,008.87 = 461,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,432.47/1,449,008.87 = 461,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,432.47x = 1,449,008.87 × 461,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,432.47x = 668,096,603,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,096,603,958.32/966,432.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,301.90

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