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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,770.12, 1,450,155.72 and 367,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,770.12, 1,450,155.72 and 367,592.96 is: 551,389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,770.12 : 1,450,155.72 = 367,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,770.12/1,450,155.72 = 367,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,770.12x = 1,450,155.72 × 367,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,770.12x = 533,067,033,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,067,033,575.73/966,770.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,389.65

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