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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,780.51, 1,450,271.21 and 461,256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,780.51, 1,450,271.21 and 461,256.27 is: 691,932.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,780.51 : 1,450,271.21 = 461,256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,780.51/1,450,271.21 = 461,256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,780.51x = 1,450,271.21 × 461,256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,780.51x = 668,946,686,506.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,946,686,506.71/966,780.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,932.33

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