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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,312.87, 1,452,466.87 and 294,391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,312.87, 1,452,466.87 and 294,391.25 is: 441,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,312.87 : 1,452,466.87 = 294,391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,312.87/1,452,466.87 = 294,391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,312.87x = 1,452,466.87 × 294,391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,312.87x = 427,593,537,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,593,537,442.89/968,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,586.13

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