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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,982.75, 1,453,487.09 and 304,134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,982.75, 1,453,487.09 and 304,134.75 is: 456,206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,982.75 : 1,453,487.09 = 304,134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,982.75/1,453,487.09 = 304,134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,982.75x = 1,453,487.09 × 304,134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,982.75x = 442,055,931,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,055,931,224.70/968,982.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,206.19

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