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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,076.72, 1,452,299.70 and 368,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,076.72, 1,452,299.70 and 368,987.76 is: 553,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,076.72 : 1,452,299.70 = 368,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,076.72/1,452,299.70 = 368,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,076.72x = 1,452,299.70 × 368,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,076.72x = 535,880,813,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,880,813,151.67/968,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,552.01

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