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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,837.84, 1,451,156.28 and 469,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,837.84, 1,451,156.28 and 469,154 is: 702,713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,837.84 : 1,451,156.28 = 469,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,837.84/1,451,156.28 = 469,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,837.84x = 1,451,156.28 × 469,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,837.84x = 680,815,773,387.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,815,773,387.12/968,837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,713.85

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