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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,606.28, 1,334,401.50 and 604,231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,606.28, 1,334,401.50 and 604,231.72 is: 834,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,606.28 : 1,334,401.50 = 604,231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,606.28/1,334,401.50 = 604,231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,606.28x = 1,334,401.50 × 604,231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,606.28x = 806,287,713,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,287,713,515.58/966,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,142.85

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