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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,022.28, 1,450,531.76 and 257,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,022.28, 1,450,531.76 and 257,050.35 is: 385,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,022.28 : 1,450,531.76 = 257,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,022.28/1,450,531.76 = 257,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,022.28x = 1,450,531.76 × 257,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,022.28x = 372,859,695,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,859,695,308.86/967,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,575.08

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