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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,856.30, 1,453,116.78 and 294,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,856.30, 1,453,116.78 and 294,774.30 is: 442,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,856.30 : 1,453,116.78 = 294,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,856.30/1,453,116.78 = 294,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,856.30x = 1,453,116.78 × 294,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,856.30x = 428,341,481,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,341,481,642.75/968,856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,110.44

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