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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,436.85, 1,446,715.42 and 254,465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,436.85, 1,446,715.42 and 254,465.57 is: 381,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,436.85 : 1,446,715.42 = 254,465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,436.85/1,446,715.42 = 254,465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,436.85x = 1,446,715.42 × 254,465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,436.85x = 368,139,266,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,139,266,958.71/964,436.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,714.23

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