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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,651.33, 1,452,977.19 and 294,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,651.33, 1,452,977.19 and 294,672.60 is: 442,008.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,651.33 : 1,452,977.19 = 294,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,651.33/1,452,977.19 = 294,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,651.33x = 1,452,977.19 × 294,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,651.33x = 428,152,566,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,152,566,317.99/968,651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,008.96

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