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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,599.94, 1,334,149.08 and 558,936.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,599.94, 1,334,149.08 and 558,936.90 is: 771,472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,599.94 : 1,334,149.08 = 558,936.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,599.94/1,334,149.08 = 558,936.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,599.94x = 1,334,149.08 × 558,936.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,599.94x = 745,705,150,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,705,150,913.05/966,599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,472.37

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