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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,896.80, 1,453,345.20 and 377,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,896.80, 1,453,345.20 and 377,920.80 is: 566,881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,896.80 : 1,453,345.20 = 377,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,896.80/1,453,345.20 = 377,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,896.80x = 1,453,345.20 × 377,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,896.80x = 549,249,380,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,249,380,660.16/968,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,881.20

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