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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,834.07, 1,453,350.20 and 370,299.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,834.07, 1,453,350.20 and 370,299.02 is: 555,486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,834.07 : 1,453,350.20 = 370,299.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,834.07/1,453,350.20 = 370,299.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,834.07x = 1,453,350.20 × 370,299.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,834.07x = 538,174,145,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,174,145,658.56/968,834.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,486.40

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