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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,684.58, 1,453,081.46 and 294,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,684.58, 1,453,081.46 and 294,787.80 is: 442,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,684.58 : 1,453,081.46 = 294,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,684.58/1,453,081.46 = 294,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,684.58x = 1,453,081.46 × 294,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,684.58x = 428,350,685,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,350,685,340.25/968,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,198.31

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