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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,018.10, 1,447,539.46 and 255,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,018.10, 1,447,539.46 and 255,040 is: 382,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,018.10 : 1,447,539.46 = 255,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,018.10/1,447,539.46 = 255,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,018.10x = 1,447,539.46 × 255,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,018.10x = 369,180,464,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,180,464,197.20/965,018.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,563.26

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