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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,839.84, 1,451,159.28 and 469,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,839.84, 1,451,159.28 and 469,156 is: 702,716.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,839.84 : 1,451,159.28 = 469,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,839.84/1,451,159.28 = 469,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,839.84x = 1,451,159.28 × 469,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,839.84x = 680,820,083,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,820,083,167.68/968,839.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,716.85

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