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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,995.04, 1,333,377 and 661,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,995.04, 1,333,377 and 661,121.04 is: 911,611.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,995.04 : 1,333,377 = 661,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,995.04/1,333,377 = 661,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,995.04x = 1,333,377 × 661,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,995.04x = 881,523,588,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,523,588,952.08/966,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,611.28

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