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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,591.52, 1,452,888.60 and 463,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,591.52, 1,452,888.60 and 463,033.68 is: 694,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,591.52 : 1,452,888.60 = 463,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,591.52/1,452,888.60 = 463,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,591.52x = 1,452,888.60 × 463,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,591.52x = 672,736,355,088.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,736,355,088.05/968,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,551.15

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