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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,716.72, 1,447,866.32 and 461,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,716.72, 1,447,866.32 and 461,631.48 is: 691,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,716.72 : 1,447,866.32 = 461,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,716.72/1,447,866.32 = 461,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,716.72x = 1,447,866.32 × 461,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,716.72x = 668,380,672,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,380,672,143.75/966,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,392.48

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