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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,348.68, 1,452,523.16 and 258,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,348.68, 1,452,523.16 and 258,379.36 is: 387,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,348.68 : 1,452,523.16 = 258,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,348.68/1,452,523.16 = 258,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,348.68x = 1,452,523.16 × 258,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,348.68x = 375,302,004,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,302,004,465.98/968,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,569.08

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