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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,681.40, 1,453,149.06 and 320,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,681.40, 1,453,149.06 and 320,042.10 is: 480,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,681.40 : 1,453,149.06 = 320,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,681.40/1,453,149.06 = 320,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,681.40x = 1,453,149.06 × 320,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,681.40x = 465,068,876,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,068,876,775.43/968,681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,105.10

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