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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,448.98, 1,333,730.10 and 579,136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,448.98, 1,333,730.10 and 579,136.74 is: 799,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,448.98 : 1,333,730.10 = 579,136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,448.98/1,333,730.10 = 579,136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,448.98x = 1,333,730.10 × 579,136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,448.98x = 772,412,102,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,412,102,153.87/966,448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,226.98

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