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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,820.96, 1,447,301.10 and 254,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,820.96, 1,447,301.10 and 254,839.76 is: 382,278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,820.96 : 1,447,301.10 = 254,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,820.96/1,447,301.10 = 254,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,820.96x = 1,447,301.10 × 254,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,820.96x = 368,829,864,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,829,864,971.74/964,820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,278.04

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