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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,943.06, 1,451,940.84 and 462,807.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,943.06, 1,451,940.84 and 462,807.09 is: 693,506.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,943.06 : 1,451,940.84 = 462,807.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,943.06/1,451,940.84 = 462,807.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,943.06x = 1,451,940.84 × 462,807.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,943.06x = 671,968,515,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,968,515,012.56/968,943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,506.71

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