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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,653.28, 1,452,476.40 and 285,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,653.28, 1,452,476.40 and 285,450.50 is: 428,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,653.28 : 1,452,476.40 = 285,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,653.28/1,452,476.40 = 285,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,653.28x = 1,452,476.40 × 285,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,653.28x = 414,610,107,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,610,107,355.82/968,653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,027.36

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