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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,872.80, 1,451,926.80 and 714,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,872.80, 1,451,926.80 and 714,165.60 is: 1,070,229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,872.80 : 1,451,926.80 = 714,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,872.80/1,451,926.80 = 714,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,872.80x = 1,451,926.80 × 714,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,872.80x = 1,036,916,174,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,916,174,278.08/968,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070,229.42

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