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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,557.60, 1,452,917.50 and 294,644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,557.60, 1,452,917.50 and 294,644.03 is: 441,990.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,557.60 : 1,452,917.50 = 294,644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,557.60/1,452,917.50 = 294,644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,557.60x = 1,452,917.50 × 294,644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,557.60x = 428,093,469,286.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,093,469,286.36/968,557.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,990.72

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