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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,200.60, 1,450,972.28 and 612,578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,200.60, 1,450,972.28 and 612,578 is: 918,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,200.60 : 1,450,972.28 = 612,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,200.60/1,450,972.28 = 612,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,200.60x = 1,450,972.28 × 612,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,200.60x = 888,833,697,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,833,697,337.84/968,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,026.39

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