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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,011.01, 1,450,514.93 and 257,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,011.01, 1,450,514.93 and 257,039.06 is: 385,558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,011.01 : 1,450,514.93 = 257,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,011.01/1,450,514.93 = 257,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,011.01x = 1,450,514.93 × 257,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,011.01x = 372,838,985,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,838,985,585.40/967,011.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,558.16

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