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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,628, 1,454,599.56 and 286,584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,628, 1,454,599.56 and 286,584.16 is: 429,922.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,628 : 1,454,599.56 = 286,584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,628/1,454,599.56 = 286,584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,628x = 1,454,599.56 × 286,584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,628x = 416,865,193,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,865,193,038.97/969,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,922.81

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