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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,137.28, 1,452,205.30 and 294,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,137.28, 1,452,205.30 and 294,216.88 is: 441,325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,137.28 : 1,452,205.30 = 294,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,137.28/1,452,205.30 = 294,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,137.28x = 1,452,205.30 × 294,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,137.28x = 427,263,312,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,263,312,485.46/968,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,325.13

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