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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,699.92, 1,452,262.54 and 338,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,699.92, 1,452,262.54 and 338,056.60 is: 506,810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,699.92 : 1,452,262.54 = 338,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,699.92/1,452,262.54 = 338,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,699.92x = 1,452,262.54 × 338,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,699.92x = 490,946,936,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,946,936,579.76/968,699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,810.13

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