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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,395.28, 1,446,428.76 and 254,430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,395.28, 1,446,428.76 and 254,430.16 is: 381,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,395.28 : 1,446,428.76 = 254,430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,395.28/1,446,428.76 = 254,430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,395.28x = 1,446,428.76 × 254,430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,395.28x = 368,015,100,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,015,100,835.40/964,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,601.93

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