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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,881.24, 1,452,833.42 and 294,833.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,881.24, 1,452,833.42 and 294,833.26 is: 442,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,881.24 : 1,452,833.42 = 294,833.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,881.24/1,452,833.42 = 294,833.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,881.24x = 1,452,833.42 × 294,833.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,881.24x = 428,343,613,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,343,613,455.55/968,881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,101.26

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