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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,672.38, 1,453,135.54 and 320,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,672.38, 1,453,135.54 and 320,033.08 is: 480,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,672.38 : 1,453,135.54 = 320,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,672.38/1,453,135.54 = 320,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,672.38x = 1,453,135.54 × 320,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,672.38x = 465,051,442,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,051,442,523.66/968,672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,091.57

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