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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,781.62, 1,450,172.97 and 367,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,781.62, 1,450,172.97 and 367,604.37 is: 551,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,781.62 : 1,450,172.97 = 367,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,781.62/1,450,172.97 = 367,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,781.62x = 1,450,172.97 × 367,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,781.62x = 533,089,921,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,089,921,027.88/966,781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,406.76

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