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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,559.20, 1,452,320.40 and 406,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,559.20, 1,452,320.40 and 406,959.20 is: 610,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,559.20 : 1,452,320.40 = 406,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,559.20/1,452,320.40 = 406,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,559.20x = 1,452,320.40 × 406,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,559.20x = 591,035,148,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,035,148,127.68/968,559.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,220.98

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