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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,368.50, 1,452,786.03 and 303,520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,368.50, 1,452,786.03 and 303,520.50 is: 455,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,368.50 : 1,452,786.03 = 303,520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,368.50/1,452,786.03 = 303,520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,368.50x = 1,452,786.03 × 303,520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,368.50x = 440,950,342,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,950,342,218.62/968,368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,353.87

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