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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,673.51, 1,447,801.49 and 461,588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,673.51, 1,447,801.49 and 461,588.22 is: 691,327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,673.51 : 1,447,801.49 = 461,588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,673.51/1,447,801.49 = 461,588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,673.51x = 1,447,801.49 × 461,588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,673.51x = 668,288,113,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,288,113,836.42/966,673.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,327.64

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