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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,676.54, 1,453,235.94 and 294,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,676.54, 1,453,235.94 and 294,853.34 is: 442,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,676.54 : 1,453,235.94 = 294,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,676.54/1,453,235.94 = 294,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,676.54x = 1,453,235.94 × 294,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,676.54x = 428,491,463,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,491,463,450.86/968,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,347.31

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