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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,629, 1,454,601.06 and 286,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,629, 1,454,601.06 and 286,585.16 is: 429,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,629 : 1,454,601.06 = 286,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,629/1,454,601.06 = 286,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,629x = 1,454,601.06 × 286,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,629x = 416,867,077,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,867,077,516.27/969,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,924.31

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