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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,540.52, 1,453,043.70 and 303,692.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,540.52, 1,453,043.70 and 303,692.52 is: 455,611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,540.52 : 1,453,043.70 = 303,692.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,540.52/1,453,043.70 = 303,692.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,540.52x = 1,453,043.70 × 303,692.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,540.52x = 441,278,502,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,278,502,923.12/968,540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,611.81

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