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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,450.26, 1,449,562.71 and 256,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,450.26, 1,449,562.71 and 256,533.44 is: 384,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,450.26 : 1,449,562.71 = 256,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,450.26/1,449,562.71 = 256,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,450.26x = 1,449,562.71 × 256,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,450.26x = 371,861,308,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,861,308,492.02/966,450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,770.25

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