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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,672.79, 1,453,230.32 and 294,849.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,672.79, 1,453,230.32 and 294,849.59 is: 442,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,672.79 : 1,453,230.32 = 294,849.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,672.79/1,453,230.32 = 294,849.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,672.79x = 1,453,230.32 × 294,849.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,672.79x = 428,484,355,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,484,355,287.17/968,672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,341.69

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