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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,079.92, 1,452,189.24 and 258,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,079.92, 1,452,189.24 and 258,104.24 is: 387,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,079.92 : 1,452,189.24 = 258,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,079.92/1,452,189.24 = 258,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,079.92x = 1,452,189.24 × 258,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,079.92x = 374,816,200,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,816,200,126.38/968,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,174.85

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