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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,698.52, 1,450,076.34 and 461,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,698.52, 1,450,076.34 and 461,313.20 is: 691,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,698.52 : 1,450,076.34 = 461,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,698.52/1,450,076.34 = 461,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,698.52x = 1,450,076.34 × 461,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,698.52x = 668,939,356,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,939,356,649.69/966,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,983.43

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