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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,583.20, 1,452,356.40 and 406,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,583.20, 1,452,356.40 and 406,983.20 is: 610,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,583.20 : 1,452,356.40 = 406,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,583.20/1,452,356.40 = 406,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,583.20x = 1,452,356.40 × 406,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,583.20x = 591,084,655,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,084,655,212.48/968,583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,256.98

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