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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,986.13, 1,453,492.15 and 304,138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,986.13, 1,453,492.15 and 304,138.13 is: 456,211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,986.13 : 1,453,492.15 = 304,138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,986.13/1,453,492.15 = 304,138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,986.13x = 1,453,492.15 × 304,138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,986.13x = 442,062,376,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,062,376,442.87/968,986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,211.26

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