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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,697.42, 1,452,258.80 and 338,054.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,697.42, 1,452,258.80 and 338,054.10 is: 506,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,697.42 : 1,452,258.80 = 338,054.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,697.42/1,452,258.80 = 338,054.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,697.42x = 1,452,258.80 × 338,054.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,697.42x = 490,942,039,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,942,039,910.81/968,697.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,806.39

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