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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,979.81, 1,448,476.34 and 566,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,979.81, 1,448,476.34 and 566,406.14 is: 848,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,979.81 : 1,448,476.34 = 566,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,979.81/1,448,476.34 = 566,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,979.81x = 1,448,476.34 × 566,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,979.81x = 820,425,893,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,425,893,409.89/966,979.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,441.60

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