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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,251.80, 1,452,183.30 and 462,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,251.80, 1,452,183.30 and 462,811.80 is: 694,124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,251.80 : 1,452,183.30 = 462,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,251.80/1,452,183.30 = 462,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,251.80x = 1,452,183.30 × 462,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,251.80x = 672,087,567,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,087,567,002.94/968,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,124.78

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