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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,147.20, 1,452,220.80 and 525,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,147.20, 1,452,220.80 and 525,779.20 is: 788,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,147.20 : 1,452,220.80 = 525,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,147.20/1,452,220.80 = 525,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,147.20x = 1,452,220.80 × 525,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,147.20x = 763,547,490,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,547,490,447.36/968,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,668.80

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