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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,877.24, 1,452,827.43 and 294,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,877.24, 1,452,827.43 and 294,829.26 is: 442,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,877.24 : 1,452,827.43 = 294,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,877.24/1,452,827.43 = 294,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,877.24x = 1,452,827.43 × 294,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,877.24x = 428,336,036,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,336,036,094.60/968,877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,095.26

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