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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,609.60, 1,454,414.40 and 304,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,609.60, 1,454,414.40 and 304,761.60 is: 457,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,609.60 : 1,454,414.40 = 304,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,609.60/1,454,414.40 = 304,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,609.60x = 1,454,414.40 × 304,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,609.60x = 443,249,659,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,249,659,607.04/969,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,142.40

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