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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,115.92, 1,452,243.24 and 258,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,115.92, 1,452,243.24 and 258,140.24 is: 387,228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,115.92 : 1,452,243.24 = 258,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,115.92/1,452,243.24 = 258,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,115.92x = 1,452,243.24 × 258,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,115.92x = 374,882,418,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,882,418,511.98/968,115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,228.85

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