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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,838.08, 1,447,326.40 and 254,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,838.08, 1,447,326.40 and 254,859.20 is: 382,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,838.08 : 1,447,326.40 = 254,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,838.08/1,447,326.40 = 254,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,838.08x = 1,447,326.40 × 254,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,838.08x = 368,864,448,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,864,448,442.88/964,838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,307.10

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