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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,968.40, 1,452,475.56 and 609,396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,968.40, 1,452,475.56 and 609,396.21 is: 913,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,968.40 : 1,452,475.56 = 609,396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,968.40/1,452,475.56 = 609,396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,968.40x = 1,452,475.56 × 609,396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,968.40x = 885,133,101,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,133,101,381.63/968,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913,479.85

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