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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,268.37, 1,449,297.02 and 517,863.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,268.37, 1,449,297.02 and 517,863.01 is: 775,133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,268.37 : 1,449,297.02 = 517,863.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,268.37/1,449,297.02 = 517,863.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,268.37x = 1,449,297.02 × 517,863.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,268.37x = 750,537,314,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,537,314,571.92/968,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,133.57

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