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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,801.60, 1,448,452.80 and 592,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,801.60, 1,448,452.80 and 592,387.20 is: 887,508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,801.60 : 1,448,452.80 = 592,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,801.60/1,448,452.80 = 592,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,801.60x = 1,448,452.80 × 592,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,801.60x = 858,044,898,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,044,898,524.16/966,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,508.77

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