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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,837.78, 1,334,270.97 and 559,067.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,837.78, 1,334,270.97 and 559,067.58 is: 771,533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,837.78 : 1,334,270.97 = 559,067.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,837.78/1,334,270.97 = 559,067.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,837.78x = 1,334,270.97 × 559,067.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,837.78x = 745,947,642,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,947,642,262.15/966,837.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,533.40

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