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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,201.60, 1,450,973.78 and 612,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,201.60, 1,450,973.78 and 612,579 is: 918,027.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,201.60 : 1,450,973.78 = 612,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,201.60/1,450,973.78 = 612,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,201.60x = 1,450,973.78 × 612,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,201.60x = 888,836,067,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,836,067,178.62/968,201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,027.89

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