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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,212.52, 1,453,976.70 and 286,168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,212.52, 1,453,976.70 and 286,168.41 is: 429,299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,212.52 : 1,453,976.70 = 286,168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,212.52/1,453,976.70 = 286,168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,212.52x = 1,453,976.70 × 286,168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,212.52x = 416,082,202,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,082,202,620.15/969,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,299.25

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