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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,712.12, 1,453,379.52 and 294,923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,712.12, 1,453,379.52 and 294,923.88 is: 442,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,712.12 : 1,453,379.52 = 294,923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,712.12/1,453,379.52 = 294,923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,712.12x = 1,453,379.52 × 294,923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,712.12x = 428,636,327,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,636,327,150.94/968,712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,480.61

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