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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,725.68, 1,453,399.86 and 294,937.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,725.68, 1,453,399.86 and 294,937.38 is: 442,500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,725.68 : 1,453,399.86 = 294,937.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,725.68/1,453,399.86 = 294,937.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,725.68x = 1,453,399.86 × 294,937.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,725.68x = 428,661,946,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,661,946,800.77/968,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,500.86

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