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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,708.46, 1,448,972.83 and 460,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,708.46, 1,448,972.83 and 460,855.36 is: 690,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,708.46 : 1,448,972.83 = 460,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,708.46/1,448,972.83 = 460,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,708.46x = 1,448,972.83 × 460,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,708.46x = 667,766,895,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,766,895,199.87/966,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,763.48

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