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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,821.96, 1,447,302.60 and 254,840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,821.96, 1,447,302.60 and 254,840.76 is: 382,279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,821.96 : 1,447,302.60 = 254,840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,821.96/1,447,302.60 = 254,840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,821.96x = 1,447,302.60 × 254,840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,821.96x = 368,831,694,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,831,694,533.98/964,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,279.54

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