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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,313.76, 1,450,968.48 and 257,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,313.76, 1,450,968.48 and 257,341.92 is: 386,012.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,313.76 : 1,450,968.48 = 257,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,313.76/1,450,968.48 = 257,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,313.76x = 1,450,968.48 × 257,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,313.76x = 373,395,014,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,395,014,502.68/967,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,012.31

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