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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,834.80, 1,452,215.40 and 436,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,834.80, 1,452,215.40 and 436,265.20 is: 653,930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,834.80 : 1,452,215.40 = 436,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,834.80/1,452,215.40 = 436,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,834.80x = 1,452,215.40 × 436,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,834.80x = 633,551,041,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,551,041,924.08/968,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,930.93

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