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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,603.60, 1,452,905.40 and 294,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,603.60, 1,452,905.40 and 294,683.60 is: 442,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,603.60 : 1,452,905.40 = 294,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,603.60/1,452,905.40 = 294,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,603.60x = 1,452,905.40 × 294,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,603.60x = 428,147,393,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,147,393,731.44/968,603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,025.40

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