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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,666.79, 1,453,054.83 and 294,770.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,666.79, 1,453,054.83 and 294,770.05 is: 442,171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,666.79 : 1,453,054.83 = 294,770.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,666.79/1,453,054.83 = 294,770.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,666.79x = 1,453,054.83 × 294,770.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,666.79x = 428,317,044,891.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,317,044,891.84/968,666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,171.70

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