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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,071.68, 1,451,866.10 and 284,822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,071.68, 1,451,866.10 and 284,822.58 is: 427,162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,071.68 : 1,451,866.10 = 284,822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,071.68/1,451,866.10 = 284,822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,071.68x = 1,451,866.10 × 284,822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,071.68x = 413,524,254,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,524,254,258.84/968,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,162.84

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