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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,408.23, 1,451,145.11 and 257,436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,408.23, 1,451,145.11 and 257,436.95 is: 386,164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,408.23 : 1,451,145.11 = 257,436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,408.23/1,451,145.11 = 257,436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,408.23x = 1,451,145.11 × 257,436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,408.23x = 373,578,371,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,578,371,125.82/967,408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,164.14

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