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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,522.40, 1,452,783.60 and 470,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,522.40, 1,452,783.60 and 470,858.40 is: 706,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,522.40 : 1,452,783.60 = 470,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,522.40/1,452,783.60 = 470,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,522.40x = 1,452,783.60 × 470,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,522.40x = 684,055,361,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,055,361,442.24/968,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,287.60

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