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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,460.52, 1,333,746.06 and 579,148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,460.52, 1,333,746.06 and 579,148.31 is: 799,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,460.52 : 1,333,746.06 = 579,148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,460.52/1,333,746.06 = 579,148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,460.52x = 1,333,746.06 × 579,148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,460.52x = 772,436,776,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,436,776,618.16/966,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,242.97

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