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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,893, 1,452,915.42 and 488,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,893, 1,452,915.42 and 488,825.44 is: 733,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,893 : 1,452,915.42 = 488,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,893/1,452,915.42 = 488,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,893x = 1,452,915.42 × 488,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,893x = 710,222,019,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,222,019,464.29/968,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,024.20

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