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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,449.76, 1,449,561.96 and 256,532.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,449.76, 1,449,561.96 and 256,532.94 is: 384,769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,449.76 : 1,449,561.96 = 256,532.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,449.76/1,449,561.96 = 256,532.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,449.76x = 1,449,561.96 × 256,532.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,449.76x = 371,860,391,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,860,391,310.96/966,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,769.50

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