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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,224.92, 1,450,819.44 and 612,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,224.92, 1,450,819.44 and 612,487.50 is: 917,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,224.92 : 1,450,819.44 = 612,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,224.92/1,450,819.44 = 612,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,224.92x = 1,450,819.44 × 612,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,224.92x = 888,608,771,757
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,608,771,757/968,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917,771.02

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