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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,560.20, 1,452,321.90 and 406,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,560.20, 1,452,321.90 and 406,960.20 is: 610,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,560.20 : 1,452,321.90 = 406,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,560.20/1,452,321.90 = 406,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,560.20x = 1,452,321.90 × 406,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,560.20x = 591,037,210,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,037,210,888.38/968,560.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,222.48

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