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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,573.52, 1,450,746 and 517,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,573.52, 1,450,746 and 517,801.12 is: 777,176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,573.52 : 1,450,746 = 517,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,573.52/1,450,746 = 517,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,573.52x = 1,450,746 × 517,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,573.52x = 751,197,903,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,197,903,635.52/966,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,176.17

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