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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,615.60, 1,453,441.80 and 436,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,615.60, 1,453,441.80 and 436,218.80 is: 654,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,615.60 : 1,453,441.80 = 436,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,615.60/1,453,441.80 = 436,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,615.60x = 1,453,441.80 × 436,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,615.60x = 634,018,637,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,018,637,865.84/968,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,561.66

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