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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,916.90, 1,462,476.29 and 968,916.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,916.90, 1,462,476.29 and 968,916.90 is: 1,462,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,916.90 : 1,462,476.29 = 968,916.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,916.90/1,462,476.29 = 968,916.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,916.90x = 1,462,476.29 × 968,916.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,916.90x = 1,417,017,988,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,017,988,385.72/968,916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,476.29

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