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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,411.98, 1,451,150.74 and 257,440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,411.98, 1,451,150.74 and 257,440.70 is: 386,169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,411.98 : 1,451,150.74 = 257,440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,411.98/1,451,150.74 = 257,440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,411.98x = 1,451,150.74 × 257,440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,411.98x = 373,585,262,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,585,262,311.12/967,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,169.77

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