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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,202.33, 1,450,974.87 and 612,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,202.33, 1,450,974.87 and 612,579.72 is: 918,028.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,202.33 : 1,450,974.87 = 612,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,202.33/1,450,974.87 = 612,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,202.33x = 1,450,974.87 × 612,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,202.33x = 888,837,779,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,837,779,591.64/968,202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,028.96

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