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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,436.96, 1,333,713.51 and 579,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,436.96, 1,333,713.51 and 579,124.73 is: 799,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,436.96 : 1,333,713.51 = 579,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,436.96/1,333,713.51 = 579,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,436.96x = 1,333,713.51 × 579,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,436.96x = 772,386,469,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,386,469,707.54/966,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,210.40

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