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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,499, 1,448,319.58 and 255,522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,499, 1,448,319.58 and 255,522.26 is: 383,302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,499 : 1,448,319.58 = 255,522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,499/1,448,319.58 = 255,522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,499x = 1,448,319.58 × 255,522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,499x = 370,077,892,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,077,892,283.85/965,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,302.20

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