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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,414.96, 1,451,155.24 and 257,443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,414.96, 1,451,155.24 and 257,443.72 is: 386,174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,414.96 : 1,451,155.24 = 257,443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,414.96/1,451,155.24 = 257,443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,414.96x = 1,451,155.24 × 257,443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,414.96x = 373,590,803,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,590,803,283.09/967,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,174.31

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