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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,960, 1,453,491.84 and 304,163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,960, 1,453,491.84 and 304,163.84 is: 456,262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,960 : 1,453,491.84 = 304,163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,960/1,453,491.84 = 304,163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,960x = 1,453,491.84 × 304,163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,960x = 442,099,659,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,099,659,463.07/968,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,262.03

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