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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,982.05, 1,334,471.24 and 579,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,982.05, 1,334,471.24 and 579,860.50 is: 800,229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,982.05 : 1,334,471.24 = 579,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,982.05/1,334,471.24 = 579,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,982.05x = 1,334,471.24 × 579,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,982.05x = 773,807,160,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,807,160,462.02/966,982.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,229.08

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