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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,218.29, 1,450,998.78 and 612,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,218.29, 1,450,998.78 and 612,595.68 is: 918,052.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,218.29 : 1,450,998.78 = 612,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,218.29/1,450,998.78 = 612,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,218.29x = 1,450,998.78 × 612,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,218.29x = 888,875,587,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,875,587,457.28/968,218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,052.88

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