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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,838.04, 1,447,326.54 and 254,856.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,838.04, 1,447,326.54 and 254,856.84 is: 382,303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,838.04 : 1,447,326.54 = 254,856.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,838.04/1,447,326.54 = 254,856.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,838.04x = 1,447,326.54 × 254,856.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,838.04x = 368,861,068,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,861,068,432.53/964,838.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,303.61

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