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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,817.20, 1,447,295.46 and 254,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,817.20, 1,447,295.46 and 254,836 is: 382,272.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,817.20 : 1,447,295.46 = 254,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,817.20/1,447,295.46 = 254,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,817.20x = 1,447,295.46 × 254,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,817.20x = 368,822,985,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,822,985,844.56/964,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,272.40

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