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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,500.63, 1,333,692.78 and 558,628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,500.63, 1,333,692.78 and 558,628.88 is: 770,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,500.63 : 1,333,692.78 = 558,628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,500.63/1,333,692.78 = 558,628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,500.63x = 1,333,692.78 × 558,628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,500.63x = 745,039,297,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,039,297,287.02/966,500.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,862.72

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