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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,956.31, 1,450,434.42 and 367,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,956.31, 1,450,434.42 and 367,779.06 is: 551,668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,956.31 : 1,450,434.42 = 367,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,956.31/1,450,434.42 = 367,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,956.31x = 1,450,434.42 × 367,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,956.31x = 533,439,407,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,439,407,579.25/966,956.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,668.57

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