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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,461.83, 1,334,170.64 and 558,483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,461.83, 1,334,170.64 and 558,483.98 is: 770,969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,461.83 : 1,334,170.64 = 558,483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,461.83/1,334,170.64 = 558,483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,461.83x = 1,334,170.64 × 558,483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,461.83x = 745,112,928,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,112,928,425.85/966,461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,969.85

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