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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,230.80, 1,450,846.20 and 257,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,230.80, 1,450,846.20 and 257,330.60 is: 385,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,230.80 : 1,450,846.20 = 257,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,230.80/1,450,846.20 = 257,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,230.80x = 1,450,846.20 × 257,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,230.80x = 373,347,123,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,347,123,153.72/967,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,995.90

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