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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,042.87, 1,453,453.58 and 259,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,042.87, 1,453,453.58 and 259,126.27 is: 388,659.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,042.87 : 1,453,453.58 = 259,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,042.87/1,453,453.58 = 259,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,042.87x = 1,453,453.58 × 259,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,042.87x = 376,628,001,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,628,001,817.73/969,042.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,659.79

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