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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,451.73, 1,451,189.69 and 257,475.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,451.73, 1,451,189.69 and 257,475.39 is: 386,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,451.73 : 1,451,189.69 = 257,475.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,451.73/1,451,189.69 = 257,475.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,451.73x = 1,451,189.69 × 257,475.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,451.73x = 373,645,630,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,645,630,109.35/967,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,216.30

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