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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,021.38, 1,450,568.49 and 367,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,021.38, 1,450,568.49 and 367,870.86 is: 551,820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,021.38 : 1,450,568.49 = 367,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,021.38/1,450,568.49 = 367,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,021.38x = 1,450,568.49 × 367,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,021.38x = 533,621,877,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,621,877,905.20/967,021.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,820.14

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