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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,558.60, 1,452,919 and 294,645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,558.60, 1,452,919 and 294,645.03 is: 441,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,558.60 : 1,452,919 = 294,645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,558.60/1,452,919 = 294,645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,558.60x = 1,452,919 × 294,645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,558.60x = 428,095,362,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,095,362,342.57/968,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,992.22

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