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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,518.20, 1,452,258.90 and 406,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,518.20, 1,452,258.90 and 406,918.20 is: 610,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,518.20 : 1,452,258.90 = 406,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,518.20/1,452,258.90 = 406,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,518.20x = 1,452,258.90 × 406,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,518.20x = 590,950,577,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,950,577,521.98/968,518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,159.50

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