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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,081.69, 1,451,626.82 and 568,842.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,081.69, 1,451,626.82 and 568,842.41 is: 852,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,081.69 : 1,451,626.82 = 568,842.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,081.69/1,451,626.82 = 568,842.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,081.69x = 1,451,626.82 × 568,842.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,081.69x = 825,746,901,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,746,901,627.45/968,081.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,972.33

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