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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,067.16, 1,452,238.98 and 303,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,067.16, 1,452,238.98 and 303,271 is: 454,949.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,067.16 : 1,452,238.98 = 303,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,067.16/1,452,238.98 = 303,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,067.16x = 1,452,238.98 × 303,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,067.16x = 440,421,967,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,421,967,703.58/968,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,949.81

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