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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,374.40, 1,452,561.60 and 470,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,374.40, 1,452,561.60 and 470,710.40 is: 706,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,374.40 : 1,452,561.60 = 470,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,374.40/1,452,561.60 = 470,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,374.40x = 1,452,561.60 × 470,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,374.40x = 683,735,851,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,735,851,760.64/968,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,065.60

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