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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,315.12, 1,452,470.23 and 294,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,315.12, 1,452,470.23 and 294,393.50 is: 441,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,315.12 : 1,452,470.23 = 294,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,315.12/1,452,470.23 = 294,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,315.12x = 1,452,470.23 × 294,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,315.12x = 427,597,794,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,597,794,655.51/968,315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,589.51

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