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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,488.90, 1,454,390.99 and 286,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,488.90, 1,454,390.99 and 286,445.06 is: 429,714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,488.90 : 1,454,390.99 = 286,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,488.90/1,454,390.99 = 286,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,488.90x = 1,454,390.99 × 286,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,488.90x = 416,603,113,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,603,113,829.22/969,488.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,714.17

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