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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,678.12, 1,447,809.60 and 461,594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,678.12, 1,447,809.60 and 461,594.64 is: 691,337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,678.12 : 1,447,809.60 = 461,594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,678.12/1,447,809.60 = 461,594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,678.12x = 1,447,809.60 × 461,594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,678.12x = 668,301,158,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,301,158,260.81/966,678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,337.83

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