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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,032.38, 1,453,437.66 and 259,115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,032.38, 1,453,437.66 and 259,115.78 is: 388,644.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,032.38 : 1,453,437.66 = 259,115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,032.38/1,453,437.66 = 259,115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,032.38x = 1,453,437.66 × 259,115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,032.38x = 376,608,632,952.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,608,632,952.28/969,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,644.01

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