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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,018.98, 1,450,185.24 and 283,715.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,018.98, 1,450,185.24 and 283,715.16 is: 425,472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,018.98 : 1,450,185.24 = 283,715.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,018.98/1,450,185.24 = 283,715.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,018.98x = 1,450,185.24 × 283,715.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,018.98x = 411,439,537,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,439,537,396.24/967,018.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,472.04

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