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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,812.12, 1,447,287.32 and 254,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,812.12, 1,447,287.32 and 254,833.08 is: 382,267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,812.12 : 1,447,287.32 = 254,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,812.12/1,447,287.32 = 254,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,812.12x = 1,447,287.32 × 254,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,812.12x = 368,816,685,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,816,685,400.55/964,812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,267.88

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