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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,272.40, 1,452,419.16 and 294,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,272.40, 1,452,419.16 and 294,463.28 is: 441,698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,272.40 : 1,452,419.16 = 294,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,272.40/1,452,419.16 = 294,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,272.40x = 1,452,419.16 × 294,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,272.40x = 427,684,109,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,684,109,788.45/968,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,698.13

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