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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,314.12, 1,452,468.74 and 294,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,314.12, 1,452,468.74 and 294,392.50 is: 441,588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,314.12 : 1,452,468.74 = 294,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,314.12/1,452,468.74 = 294,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,314.12x = 1,452,468.74 × 294,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,314.12x = 427,595,898,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,595,898,437.32/968,314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,588.00

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