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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,462.83, 1,334,172.02 and 558,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,462.83, 1,334,172.02 and 558,484.98 is: 770,971.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,462.83 : 1,334,172.02 = 558,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,462.83/1,334,172.02 = 558,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,462.83x = 1,334,172.02 × 558,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,462.83x = 745,115,033,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,115,033,906.26/966,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,971.23

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