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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,659.91, 1,448,545.23 and 255,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,659.91, 1,448,545.23 and 255,669.50 is: 383,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,659.91 : 1,448,545.23 = 255,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,659.91/1,448,545.23 = 255,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,659.91x = 1,448,545.23 × 255,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,659.91x = 370,348,827,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,348,827,438.76/965,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,518.90

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