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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,293.09, 1,450,937.89 and 257,321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,293.09, 1,450,937.89 and 257,321.13 is: 385,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,293.09 : 1,450,937.89 = 257,321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,293.09/1,450,937.89 = 257,321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,293.09x = 1,450,937.89 × 257,321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,293.09x = 373,356,975,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,356,975,652.30/967,293.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,981.23

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