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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,832.57, 1,453,347.96 and 370,297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,832.57, 1,453,347.96 and 370,297.53 is: 555,484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,832.57 : 1,453,347.96 = 370,297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,832.57/1,453,347.96 = 370,297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,832.57x = 1,453,347.96 × 370,297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,832.57x = 538,171,159,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,171,159,818.54/968,832.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,484.17

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