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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,308.64, 1,450,961.22 and 257,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,308.64, 1,450,961.22 and 257,336.68 is: 386,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,308.64 : 1,450,961.22 = 257,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,308.64/1,450,961.22 = 257,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,308.64x = 1,450,961.22 × 257,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,308.64x = 373,385,543,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,385,543,163.55/967,308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,004.56

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