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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,488.76, 1,448,095.86 and 591,728.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,488.76, 1,448,095.86 and 591,728.76 is: 886,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,488.76 : 1,448,095.86 = 591,728.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,488.76/1,448,095.86 = 591,728.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,488.76x = 1,448,095.86 × 591,728.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,488.76x = 856,879,967,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,879,967,598.93/966,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,590.72

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