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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,435.26, 1,446,712.96 and 254,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,435.26, 1,446,712.96 and 254,464.04 is: 381,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,435.26 : 1,446,712.96 = 254,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,435.26/1,446,712.96 = 254,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,435.26x = 1,446,712.96 × 254,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,435.26x = 368,136,424,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,136,424,521.96/964,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,711.91

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