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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,349.22, 1,452,523.95 and 258,379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,349.22, 1,452,523.95 and 258,379.90 is: 387,569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,349.22 : 1,452,523.95 = 258,379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,349.22/1,452,523.95 = 258,379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,349.22x = 1,452,523.95 × 258,379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,349.22x = 375,302,992,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,302,992,948.61/968,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,569.88

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