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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,079.19, 1,452,209.85 and 284,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,079.19, 1,452,209.85 and 284,966.49 is: 427,476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,079.19 : 1,452,209.85 = 284,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,079.19/1,452,209.85 = 284,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,079.19x = 1,452,209.85 × 284,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,079.19x = 413,831,143,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,831,143,697.93/968,079.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,476.54

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