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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,992.88, 1,453,550.76 and 304,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,992.88, 1,453,550.76 and 304,171.12 is: 456,275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,992.88 : 1,453,550.76 = 304,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,992.88/1,453,550.76 = 304,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,992.88x = 1,453,550.76 × 304,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,992.88x = 442,128,162,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,128,162,646.05/968,992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,275.97

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