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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,338.99, 1,452,589.80 and 294,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,338.99, 1,452,589.80 and 294,426.16 is: 441,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,338.99 : 1,452,589.80 = 294,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,338.99/1,452,589.80 = 294,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,338.99x = 1,452,589.80 × 294,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,338.99x = 427,680,432,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,680,432,133.60/968,338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,663.96

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