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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,293.80, 1,452,246.30 and 462,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,293.80, 1,452,246.30 and 462,853.80 is: 694,187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,293.80 : 1,452,246.30 = 462,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,293.80/1,452,246.30 = 462,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,293.80x = 1,452,246.30 × 462,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,293.80x = 672,177,718,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,177,718,490.94/968,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,187.77

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