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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,027.80, 1,449,041.70 and 256,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,027.80, 1,449,041.70 and 256,127.60 is: 384,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,027.80 : 1,449,041.70 = 256,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,027.80/1,449,041.70 = 256,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,027.80x = 1,449,041.70 × 256,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,027.80x = 371,139,572,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,139,572,920.92/966,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,191.40

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