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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,014.52, 1,450,520.17 and 257,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,014.52, 1,450,520.17 and 257,042.56 is: 385,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,014.52 : 1,450,520.17 = 257,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,014.52/1,450,520.17 = 257,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,014.52x = 1,450,520.17 × 257,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,014.52x = 372,845,417,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,845,417,828.44/967,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,563.41

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