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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,785.57, 1,451,584.50 and 293,872.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,785.57, 1,451,584.50 and 293,872.71 is: 440,780.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,785.57 : 1,451,584.50 = 293,872.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,785.57/1,451,584.50 = 293,872.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,785.57x = 1,451,584.50 × 293,872.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,785.57x = 426,581,070,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,581,070,809.00/967,785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,780.57

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