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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,824.95, 1,447,307.10 and 254,843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,824.95, 1,447,307.10 and 254,843.75 is: 382,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,824.95 : 1,447,307.10 = 254,843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,824.95/1,447,307.10 = 254,843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,824.95x = 1,447,307.10 × 254,843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,824.95x = 368,837,168,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,837,168,765.63/964,824.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,284.03

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