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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,480.40, 1,452,283.20 and 435,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,480.40, 1,452,283.20 and 435,727.20 is: 653,394.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,480.40 : 1,452,283.20 = 435,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,480.40/1,452,283.20 = 435,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,480.40x = 1,452,283.20 × 435,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,480.40x = 632,799,292,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,799,292,343.04/968,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,394.01

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