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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,961, 1,453,493.34 and 304,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,961, 1,453,493.34 and 304,164.84 is: 456,263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,961 : 1,453,493.34 = 304,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,961/1,453,493.34 = 304,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,961x = 1,453,493.34 × 304,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,961x = 442,101,569,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,101,569,202.17/968,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,263.53

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