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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,035.85, 1,447,565.93 and 255,057.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,035.85, 1,447,565.93 and 255,057.62 is: 382,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,035.85 : 1,447,565.93 = 255,057.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,035.85/1,447,565.93 = 255,057.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,035.85x = 1,447,565.93 × 255,057.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,035.85x = 369,212,719,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,212,719,623.60/965,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,589.64

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