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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,029.88, 1,453,433.90 and 259,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,029.88, 1,453,433.90 and 259,113.28 is: 388,640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,029.88 : 1,453,433.90 = 259,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,029.88/1,453,433.90 = 259,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,029.88x = 1,453,433.90 × 259,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,029.88x = 376,604,025,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,604,025,092.19/969,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,640.26

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