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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,226.34, 1,450,837.65 and 257,255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,226.34, 1,450,837.65 and 257,255.13 is: 385,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,226.34 : 1,450,837.65 = 257,255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,226.34/1,450,837.65 = 257,255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,226.34x = 1,450,837.65 × 257,255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,226.34x = 373,235,428,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,235,428,259.65/967,226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,882.20

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