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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,344.70, 1,452,517.18 and 258,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,344.70, 1,452,517.18 and 258,375.38 is: 387,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,344.70 : 1,452,517.18 = 258,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,344.70/1,452,517.18 = 258,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,344.70x = 1,452,517.18 × 258,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,344.70x = 375,294,678,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,294,678,339.03/968,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,563.10

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