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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,738.51, 1,449,757.85 and 461,279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,738.51, 1,449,757.85 and 461,279.07 is: 691,751.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,738.51 : 1,449,757.85 = 461,279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,738.51/1,449,757.85 = 461,279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,738.51x = 1,449,757.85 × 461,279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,738.51x = 668,742,950,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,742,950,466.80/966,738.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,751.64

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