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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,083.32, 1,452,216.04 and 284,970.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,083.32, 1,452,216.04 and 284,970.62 is: 427,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,083.32 : 1,452,216.04 = 284,970.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,083.32/1,452,216.04 = 284,970.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,083.32x = 1,452,216.04 × 284,970.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,083.32x = 413,838,905,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,838,905,292.75/968,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,482.73

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