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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,200.24, 1,446,135.90 and 254,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,200.24, 1,446,135.90 and 254,235.24 is: 381,309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,200.24 : 1,446,135.90 = 254,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,200.24/1,446,135.90 = 254,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,200.24x = 1,446,135.90 × 254,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,200.24x = 367,658,707,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,658,707,609.12/964,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,309.50

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