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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,825.38, 1,450,729.47 and 434,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,825.38, 1,450,729.47 and 434,237.78 is: 651,577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,825.38 : 1,450,729.47 = 434,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,825.38/1,450,729.47 = 434,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,825.38x = 1,450,729.47 × 434,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,825.38x = 629,961,544,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,961,544,433.38/966,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,577.38

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