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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,609.60, 1,452,914.40 and 758,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,609.60, 1,452,914.40 and 758,427.20 is: 1,137,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,609.60 : 1,452,914.40 = 758,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,609.60/1,452,914.40 = 758,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,609.60x = 1,452,914.40 × 758,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,609.60x = 1,101,929,800,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,929,800,231.68/968,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,640.80

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