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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,222.32, 1,450,831.66 and 257,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,222.32, 1,450,831.66 and 257,251.12 is: 385,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,222.32 : 1,450,831.66 = 257,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,222.32/1,450,831.66 = 257,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,222.32x = 1,450,831.66 × 257,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,222.32x = 373,228,069,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,228,069,466.46/967,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,876.20

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