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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,411.56, 1,451,150.10 and 257,440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,411.56, 1,451,150.10 and 257,440.29 is: 386,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,411.56 : 1,451,150.10 = 257,440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,411.56/1,451,150.10 = 257,440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,411.56x = 1,451,150.10 × 257,440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,411.56x = 373,584,497,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,584,497,135.72/967,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,169.15

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