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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,407.23, 1,451,143.61 and 257,435.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,407.23, 1,451,143.61 and 257,435.95 is: 386,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,407.23 : 1,451,143.61 = 257,435.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,407.23/1,451,143.61 = 257,435.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,407.23x = 1,451,143.61 × 257,435.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,407.23x = 373,576,533,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,576,533,826.78/967,407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,162.64

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