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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,362, 1,446,640.16 and 254,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,362, 1,446,640.16 and 254,439.12 is: 381,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,362 : 1,446,640.16 = 254,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,362/1,446,640.16 = 254,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,362x = 1,446,640.16 × 254,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,362x = 368,081,849,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,081,849,267.06/964,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,684.31

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