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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,458.52, 1,333,743.30 and 579,146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,458.52, 1,333,743.30 and 579,146.31 is: 799,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,458.52 : 1,333,743.30 = 579,146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,458.52/1,333,743.30 = 579,146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,458.52x = 1,333,743.30 × 579,146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,458.52x = 772,432,510,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,432,510,682.22/966,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,240.21

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