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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,626, 1,454,596.56 and 286,582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,626, 1,454,596.56 and 286,582.16 is: 429,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,626 : 1,454,596.56 = 286,582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,626/1,454,596.56 = 286,582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,626x = 1,454,596.56 × 286,582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,626x = 416,861,424,093.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,861,424,093.37/969,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,919.81

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