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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,970.92, 1,452,025.50 and 257,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,970.92, 1,452,025.50 and 257,995.24 is: 387,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,970.92 : 1,452,025.50 = 257,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,970.92/1,452,025.50 = 257,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,970.92x = 1,452,025.50 × 257,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,970.92x = 374,615,667,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,615,667,358.62/967,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,011.28

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