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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,779.46, 1,449,796.59 and 367,424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,779.46, 1,449,796.59 and 367,424.82 is: 550,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,779.46 : 1,449,796.59 = 367,424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,779.46/1,449,796.59 = 367,424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,779.46x = 1,449,796.59 × 367,424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,779.46x = 532,691,251,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,691,251,117.36/966,779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,995.62

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