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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,160.33, 1,451,993.85 and 686,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,160.33, 1,451,993.85 and 686,496.60 is: 1,029,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,160.33 : 1,451,993.85 = 686,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,160.33/1,451,993.85 = 686,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,160.33x = 1,451,993.85 × 686,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,160.33x = 996,788,841,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,788,841,245.91/968,160.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,570.01

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