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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,670.71, 1,453,060.67 and 294,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,670.71, 1,453,060.67 and 294,773.93 is: 442,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,670.71 : 1,453,060.67 = 294,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,670.71/1,453,060.67 = 294,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,670.71x = 1,453,060.67 × 294,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,670.71x = 428,324,395,485.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,324,395,485.16/968,670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,177.50

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