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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,932.42, 1,453,724.63 and 429,113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,932.42, 1,453,724.63 and 429,113.84 is: 643,815.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,932.42 : 1,453,724.63 = 429,113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,932.42/1,453,724.63 = 429,113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,932.42x = 1,453,724.63 × 429,113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,932.42x = 623,813,362,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,813,362,988.98/968,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,815.14

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