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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,020.10, 1,447,542.47 and 255,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,020.10, 1,447,542.47 and 255,042 is: 382,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,020.10 : 1,447,542.47 = 255,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,020.10/1,447,542.47 = 255,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,020.10x = 1,447,542.47 × 255,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,020.10x = 369,184,125,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,184,125,358.53/965,020.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,566.26

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