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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,670.96, 1,453,061.04 and 294,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,670.96, 1,453,061.04 and 294,774.18 is: 442,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,670.96 : 1,453,061.04 = 294,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,670.96/1,453,061.04 = 294,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,670.96x = 1,453,061.04 × 294,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,670.96x = 428,324,876,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,324,876,555.95/968,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,177.89

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