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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,015.98, 1,450,180.74 and 283,712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,015.98, 1,450,180.74 and 283,712.16 is: 425,467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,015.98 : 1,450,180.74 = 283,712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,015.98/1,450,180.74 = 283,712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,015.98x = 1,450,180.74 × 283,712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,015.98x = 411,433,910,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,433,910,135.80/967,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,467.54

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