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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,869.74, 1,451,841.55 and 360,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,869.74, 1,451,841.55 and 360,809.10 is: 541,227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,869.74 : 1,451,841.55 = 360,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,869.74/1,451,841.55 = 360,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,869.74x = 1,451,841.55 × 360,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,869.74x = 523,837,642,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,837,642,096.08/967,869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,227.42

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