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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,158.83, 1,451,991.47 and 686,495.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,158.83, 1,451,991.47 and 686,495.10 is: 1,029,567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,158.83 : 1,451,991.47 = 686,495.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,158.83/1,451,991.47 = 686,495.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,158.83x = 1,451,991.47 × 686,495.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,158.83x = 996,785,025,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,785,025,964.32/968,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,567.67

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