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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,828.96, 1,448,823.92 and 486,396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,828.96, 1,448,823.92 and 486,396.41 is: 728,880.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,828.96 : 1,448,823.92 = 486,396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,828.96/1,448,823.92 = 486,396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,828.96x = 1,448,823.92 × 486,396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,828.96x = 704,702,743,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,702,743,734.03/966,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,880.47

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