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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,714.12, 1,453,382.52 and 294,925.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,714.12, 1,453,382.52 and 294,925.88 is: 442,483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,714.12 : 1,453,382.52 = 294,925.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,714.12/1,453,382.52 = 294,925.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,714.12x = 1,453,382.52 × 294,925.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,714.12x = 428,640,118,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,640,118,687.62/968,714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,483.61

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