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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,072.68, 1,451,867.60 and 284,823.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,072.68, 1,451,867.60 and 284,823.58 is: 427,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,072.68 : 1,451,867.60 = 284,823.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,072.68/1,451,867.60 = 284,823.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,072.68x = 1,451,867.60 × 284,823.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,072.68x = 413,526,127,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,526,127,518.01/968,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,164.34

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