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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,049.62, 1,453,463.70 and 259,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,049.62, 1,453,463.70 and 259,133.04 is: 388,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,049.62 : 1,453,463.70 = 259,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,049.62/1,453,463.70 = 259,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,049.62x = 1,453,463.70 × 259,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,049.62x = 376,640,467,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,640,467,110.65/969,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,669.95

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