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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,058, 1,452,087 and 461,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,058, 1,452,087 and 461,082.24 is: 691,623.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,058 : 1,452,087 = 461,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,058/1,452,087 = 461,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,058x = 1,452,087 × 461,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,058x = 669,531,526,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,531,526,634.88/968,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,623.36

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