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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,852.80, 1,453,111.53 and 294,770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,852.80, 1,453,111.53 and 294,770.80 is: 442,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,852.80 : 1,453,111.53 = 294,770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,852.80/1,453,111.53 = 294,770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,852.80x = 1,453,111.53 × 294,770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,852.80x = 428,334,848,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,334,848,187.32/968,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,105.19

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