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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,647.87, 1,452,995.72 and 463,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,647.87, 1,452,995.72 and 463,262.24 is: 694,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,647.87 : 1,452,995.72 = 463,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,647.87/1,452,995.72 = 463,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,647.87x = 1,452,995.72 × 463,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,647.87x = 673,118,046,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,118,046,837.92/968,647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,904.80

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