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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,811.70, 1,447,287.21 and 254,830.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,811.70, 1,447,287.21 and 254,830.50 is: 382,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,811.70 : 1,447,287.21 = 254,830.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,811.70/1,447,287.21 = 254,830.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,811.70x = 1,447,287.21 × 254,830.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,811.70x = 368,812,923,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,812,923,367.91/964,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,264.15

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