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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,683.83, 1,453,080.33 and 294,787.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,683.83, 1,453,080.33 and 294,787.05 is: 442,197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,683.83 : 1,453,080.33 = 294,787.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,683.83/1,453,080.33 = 294,787.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,683.83x = 1,453,080.33 × 294,787.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,683.83x = 428,349,263,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,349,263,893.73/968,683.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,197.19

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