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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,038.64, 1,452,002.61 and 369,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,038.64, 1,452,002.61 and 369,060.35 is: 553,569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,038.64 : 1,452,002.61 = 369,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,038.64/1,452,002.61 = 369,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,038.64x = 1,452,002.61 × 369,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,038.64x = 535,876,591,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,876,591,663.03/968,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,569.42

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