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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,229.20, 1,451,825.40 and 406,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,229.20, 1,451,825.40 and 406,629.20 is: 609,726.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,229.20 : 1,451,825.40 = 406,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,229.20/1,451,825.40 = 406,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,229.20x = 1,451,825.40 × 406,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,229.20x = 590,354,600,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,354,600,941.68/968,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,726.09

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