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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,781.01, 1,450,271.96 and 461,256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,781.01, 1,450,271.96 and 461,256.77 is: 691,933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,781.01 : 1,450,271.96 = 461,256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,781.01/1,450,271.96 = 461,256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,781.01x = 1,450,271.96 × 461,256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,781.01x = 668,947,759,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,947,759,891.17/966,781.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,933.08

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