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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,678.74, 1,447,004.09 and 235,204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,678.74, 1,447,004.09 and 235,204.89 is: 352,803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,678.74 : 1,447,004.09 = 235,204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,678.74/1,447,004.09 = 235,204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,678.74x = 1,447,004.09 × 235,204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,678.74x = 340,342,436,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,342,436,641.98/964,678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,803.92

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