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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,733.01, 1,453,427.95 and 428,914.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,733.01, 1,453,427.95 and 428,914.95 is: 643,517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,733.01 : 1,453,427.95 = 428,914.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,733.01/1,453,427.95 = 428,914.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,733.01x = 1,453,427.95 × 428,914.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,733.01x = 623,396,980,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,396,980,880.92/968,733.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,517.85

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