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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,436.80, 1,450,346.40 and 405,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,436.80, 1,450,346.40 and 405,873.60 is: 609,100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,436.80 : 1,450,346.40 = 405,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,436.80/1,450,346.40 = 405,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,436.80x = 1,450,346.40 × 405,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,436.80x = 588,657,314,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,657,314,615.04/966,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,100.68

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