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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,588.73, 1,333,744.16 and 558,611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,588.73, 1,333,744.16 and 558,611.78 is: 770,798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,588.73 : 1,333,744.16 = 558,611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,588.73/1,333,744.16 = 558,611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,588.73x = 1,333,744.16 × 558,611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,588.73x = 745,045,204,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,045,204,013.10/966,588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,798.56

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