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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,871.98, 1,452,887.89 and 294,796.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,871.98, 1,452,887.89 and 294,796.67 is: 442,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,871.98 : 1,452,887.89 = 294,796.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,871.98/1,452,887.89 = 294,796.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,871.98x = 1,452,887.89 × 294,796.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,871.98x = 428,306,503,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,306,503,853.90/968,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,067.18

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