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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,014.26, 1,450,519.80 and 257,042.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,014.26, 1,450,519.80 and 257,042.31 is: 385,563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,014.26 : 1,450,519.80 = 257,042.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,014.26/1,450,519.80 = 257,042.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,014.26x = 1,450,519.80 × 257,042.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,014.26x = 372,844,960,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,844,960,092.74/967,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,563.04

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