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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,492.59, 1,333,716.59 and 579,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,492.59, 1,333,716.59 and 579,521.59 is: 799,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,492.59 : 1,333,716.59 = 579,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,492.59/1,333,716.59 = 579,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,492.59x = 1,333,716.59 × 579,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,492.59x = 772,917,556,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,917,556,960.69/966,492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,713.90

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