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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,812.70, 1,447,288.71 and 254,831.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,812.70, 1,447,288.71 and 254,831.50 is: 382,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,812.70 : 1,447,288.71 = 254,831.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,812.70/1,447,288.71 = 254,831.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,812.70x = 1,447,288.71 × 254,831.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,812.70x = 368,814,752,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,814,752,902.37/964,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,265.65

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