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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,341.69, 1,452,512.67 and 258,372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,341.69, 1,452,512.67 and 258,372.37 is: 387,558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,341.69 : 1,452,512.67 = 258,372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,341.69/1,452,512.67 = 258,372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,341.69x = 1,452,512.67 × 258,372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,341.69x = 375,289,141,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,289,141,002.93/968,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,558.59

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