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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,722.10, 1,447,874.28 and 461,636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,722.10, 1,447,874.28 and 461,636.88 is: 691,400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,722.10 : 1,447,874.28 = 461,636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,722.10/1,447,874.28 = 461,636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,722.10x = 1,447,874.28 × 461,636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,722.10x = 668,392,165,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,392,165,251.45/966,722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,400.52

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