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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,868.50, 1,453,384.77 and 294,955.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,868.50, 1,453,384.77 and 294,955.38 is: 442,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,868.50 : 1,453,384.77 = 294,955.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,868.50/1,453,384.77 = 294,955.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,868.50x = 1,453,384.77 × 294,955.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,868.50x = 428,683,657,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,683,657,121.56/968,868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,458.04

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