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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,339.96, 1,453,898.70 and 259,423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,339.96, 1,453,898.70 and 259,423.38 is: 389,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,339.96 : 1,453,898.70 = 259,423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,339.96/1,453,898.70 = 259,423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,339.96x = 1,453,898.70 × 259,423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,339.96x = 377,175,314,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,175,314,931.61/969,339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,105.30

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