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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,338.62, 1,452,589.24 and 294,425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,338.62, 1,452,589.24 and 294,425.78 is: 441,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,338.62 : 1,452,589.24 = 294,425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,338.62/1,452,589.24 = 294,425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,338.62x = 1,452,589.24 × 294,425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,338.62x = 427,679,711,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,679,711,271.53/968,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,663.39

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