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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,023.28, 1,450,533.25 and 257,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,023.28, 1,450,533.25 and 257,051.35 is: 385,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,023.28 : 1,450,533.25 = 257,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,023.28/1,450,533.25 = 257,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,023.28x = 1,450,533.25 × 257,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,023.28x = 372,861,530,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,861,530,132.39/967,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,576.58

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