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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,681.83, 1,453,077.33 and 294,785.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,681.83, 1,453,077.33 and 294,785.05 is: 442,194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,681.83 : 1,453,077.33 = 294,785.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,681.83/1,453,077.33 = 294,785.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,681.83x = 1,453,077.33 × 294,785.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,681.83x = 428,345,473,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,345,473,377.92/968,681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,194.19

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