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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,834.82, 1,453,351.32 and 370,299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,834.82, 1,453,351.32 and 370,299.78 is: 555,487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,834.82 : 1,453,351.32 = 370,299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,834.82/1,453,351.32 = 370,299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,834.82x = 1,453,351.32 × 370,299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,834.82x = 538,175,674,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,175,674,058.71/968,834.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,487.54

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