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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,955.68, 1,450,431.63 and 256,983.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,955.68, 1,450,431.63 and 256,983.71 is: 385,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,955.68 : 1,450,431.63 = 256,983.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,955.68/1,450,431.63 = 256,983.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,955.68x = 1,450,431.63 × 256,983.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,955.68x = 372,737,294,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,737,294,126.59/966,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,475.06

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