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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,300.34, 1,451,450.16 and 369,100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,300.34, 1,451,450.16 and 369,100.68 is: 553,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,300.34 : 1,451,450.16 = 369,100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,300.34/1,451,450.16 = 369,100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,300.34x = 1,451,450.16 × 369,100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,300.34x = 535,731,241,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,731,241,042.11/968,300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,269.70

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