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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,371.50, 1,452,790.53 and 303,523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,371.50, 1,452,790.53 and 303,523.50 is: 455,358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,371.50 : 1,452,790.53 = 303,523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,371.50/1,452,790.53 = 303,523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,371.50x = 1,452,790.53 × 303,523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,371.50x = 440,956,066,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,956,066,432.46/968,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,358.37

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