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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,667.29, 1,453,055.58 and 294,770.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,667.29, 1,453,055.58 and 294,770.55 is: 442,172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,667.29 : 1,453,055.58 = 294,770.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,667.29/1,453,055.58 = 294,770.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,667.29x = 1,453,055.58 × 294,770.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,667.29x = 428,317,992,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,317,992,497.17/968,667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,172.46

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