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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,786.12, 1,450,179.72 and 367,608.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,786.12, 1,450,179.72 and 367,608.87 is: 551,413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,786.12 : 1,450,179.72 = 367,608.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,786.12/1,450,179.72 = 367,608.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,786.12x = 1,450,179.72 × 367,608.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,786.12x = 533,098,928,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,098,928,166.12/966,786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,413.51

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