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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,199.60, 1,450,970.77 and 612,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,199.60, 1,450,970.77 and 612,577 is: 918,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,199.60 : 1,450,970.77 = 612,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,199.60/1,450,970.77 = 612,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,199.60x = 1,450,970.77 × 612,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,199.60x = 888,831,321,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,831,321,374.29/968,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,024.88

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