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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,861.24, 1,333,896.30 and 712,816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,861.24, 1,333,896.30 and 712,816.44 is: 983,412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,861.24 : 1,333,896.30 = 712,816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,861.24/1,333,896.30 = 712,816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,861.24x = 1,333,896.30 × 712,816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,861.24x = 950,823,211,895.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,823,211,895.17/966,861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,412.28

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