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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,406.23, 1,451,142.11 and 257,434.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,406.23, 1,451,142.11 and 257,434.95 is: 386,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,406.23 : 1,451,142.11 = 257,434.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,406.23/1,451,142.11 = 257,434.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,406.23x = 1,451,142.11 × 257,434.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,406.23x = 373,574,695,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,574,695,243.57/967,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,161.14

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