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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,459.52, 1,333,744.68 and 579,147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,459.52, 1,333,744.68 and 579,147.31 is: 799,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,459.52 : 1,333,744.68 = 579,147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,459.52/1,333,744.68 = 579,147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,459.52x = 1,333,744.68 × 579,147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,459.52x = 772,434,643,648.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,434,643,648.81/966,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,241.59

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