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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,586.85, 1,333,741.58 and 558,609.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,586.85, 1,333,741.58 and 558,609.91 is: 770,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,586.85 : 1,333,741.58 = 558,609.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,586.85/1,333,741.58 = 558,609.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,586.85x = 1,333,741.58 × 558,609.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,586.85x = 745,041,259,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,041,259,934.44/966,586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,795.98

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