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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,114.92, 1,452,241.74 and 258,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,114.92, 1,452,241.74 and 258,139.24 is: 387,227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,114.92 : 1,452,241.74 = 258,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,114.92/1,452,241.74 = 258,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,114.92x = 1,452,241.74 × 258,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,114.92x = 374,880,579,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,880,579,059.88/968,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,227.35

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