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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,023.59, 1,452,435.12 and 427,996.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,023.59, 1,452,435.12 and 427,996.19 is: 642,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,023.59 : 1,452,435.12 = 427,996.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,023.59/1,452,435.12 = 427,996.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,023.59x = 1,452,435.12 × 427,996.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,023.59x = 621,636,690,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,636,690,320.02/968,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,171.01

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