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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,340.69, 1,452,511.17 and 258,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,340.69, 1,452,511.17 and 258,371.37 is: 387,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,340.69 : 1,452,511.17 = 258,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,340.69/1,452,511.17 = 258,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,340.69x = 1,452,511.17 × 258,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,340.69x = 375,287,300,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,287,300,933.20/968,340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,557.09

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