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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,592.87, 1,452,886.88 and 461,617.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,592.87, 1,452,886.88 and 461,617.11 is: 692,424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,592.87 : 1,452,886.88 = 461,617.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,592.87/1,452,886.88 = 461,617.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,592.87x = 1,452,886.88 × 461,617.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,592.87x = 670,677,440,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,677,440,394.43/968,592.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,424.51

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