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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,835.39, 1,453,257.01 and 392,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,835.39, 1,453,257.01 and 392,469.58 is: 588,705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,835.39 : 1,453,257.01 = 392,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,835.39/1,453,257.01 = 392,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,835.39x = 1,453,257.01 × 392,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,835.39x = 570,359,159,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,359,159,118.12/968,835.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,705.95

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