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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,706.14, 1,453,370.55 and 294,917.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,706.14, 1,453,370.55 and 294,917.86 is: 442,471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,706.14 : 1,453,370.55 = 294,917.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,706.14/1,453,370.55 = 294,917.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,706.14x = 1,453,370.55 × 294,917.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,706.14x = 428,624,933,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,624,933,103.79/968,706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,471.58

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