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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,872.98, 1,452,889.39 and 294,797.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,872.98, 1,452,889.39 and 294,797.67 is: 442,068.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,872.98 : 1,452,889.39 = 294,797.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,872.98/1,452,889.39 = 294,797.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,872.98x = 1,452,889.39 × 294,797.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,872.98x = 428,308,406,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,308,406,939.72/968,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,068.69

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