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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,356.30, 1,451,034.45 and 257,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,356.30, 1,451,034.45 and 257,456.10 is: 386,184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,356.30 : 1,451,034.45 = 257,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,356.30/1,451,034.45 = 257,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,356.30x = 1,451,034.45 × 257,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,356.30x = 373,577,670,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,577,670,462.65/967,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,184.15

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