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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,658.30, 1,453,208.58 and 294,835.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,658.30, 1,453,208.58 and 294,835.10 is: 442,319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,658.30 : 1,453,208.58 = 294,835.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,658.30/1,453,208.58 = 294,835.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,658.30x = 1,453,208.58 × 294,835.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,658.30x = 428,456,897,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,456,897,005.16/968,658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,319.96

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