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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,741, 1,450,112.10 and 367,563.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,741, 1,450,112.10 and 367,563.75 is: 551,345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,741 : 1,450,112.10 = 367,563.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,741/1,450,112.10 = 367,563.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,741x = 1,450,112.10 × 367,563.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,741x = 533,008,641,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,008,641,396.38/966,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,345.85

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