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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,440.86, 1,446,721.42 and 254,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,440.86, 1,446,721.42 and 254,469.58 is: 381,720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,440.86 : 1,446,721.42 = 254,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,440.86/1,446,721.42 = 254,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,440.86x = 1,446,721.42 × 254,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,440.86x = 368,146,592,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,146,592,124.40/964,440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,720.24

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