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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,998.38, 1,453,498.02 and 435,896.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,998.38, 1,453,498.02 and 435,896.70 is: 653,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,998.38 : 1,453,498.02 = 435,896.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,998.38/1,453,498.02 = 435,896.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,998.38x = 1,453,498.02 × 435,896.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,998.38x = 633,574,990,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,574,990,374.53/968,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,845.25

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