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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,853.98, 1,450,149.75 and 283,722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,853.98, 1,450,149.75 and 283,722.66 is: 425,545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,853.98 : 1,450,149.75 = 283,722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,853.98/1,450,149.75 = 283,722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,853.98x = 1,450,149.75 × 283,722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,853.98x = 411,440,344,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,440,344,468.34/966,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,545.48

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