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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,136.28, 1,452,203.80 and 294,215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,136.28, 1,452,203.80 and 294,215.88 is: 441,323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,136.28 : 1,452,203.80 = 294,215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,136.28/1,452,203.80 = 294,215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,136.28x = 1,452,203.80 × 294,215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,136.28x = 427,261,418,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,261,418,956.34/968,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,323.63

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