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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,586.37, 1,452,877.13 and 461,610.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,586.37, 1,452,877.13 and 461,610.61 is: 692,414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,586.37 : 1,452,877.13 = 461,610.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,586.37/1,452,877.13 = 461,610.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,586.37x = 1,452,877.13 × 461,610.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,586.37x = 670,663,495,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,663,495,926.30/968,586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,414.76

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