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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,014.77, 1,450,520.55 and 257,042.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,014.77, 1,450,520.55 and 257,042.81 is: 385,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,014.77 : 1,450,520.55 = 257,042.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,014.77/1,450,520.55 = 257,042.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,014.77x = 1,450,520.55 × 257,042.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,014.77x = 372,845,870,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,845,870,882.14/967,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,563.78

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