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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,686.42, 1,463,484.48 and 256,010.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,686.42, 1,463,484.48 and 256,010.33 is: 384,003.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,686.42 : 1,463,484.48 = 256,010.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,686.42/1,463,484.48 = 256,010.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,686.42x = 1,463,484.48 × 256,010.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,686.42x = 374,667,137,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,667,137,357.26/975,686.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,003.64

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