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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,187.52, 1,453,780.96 and 259,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,187.52, 1,453,780.96 and 259,197.12 is: 388,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,187.52 : 1,453,780.96 = 259,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,187.52/1,453,780.96 = 259,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,187.52x = 1,453,780.96 × 259,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,187.52x = 376,815,837,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,815,837,942.84/969,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,795.59

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