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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,458.59, 1,433,187.98 and 245,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,458.59, 1,433,187.98 and 245,486.60 is: 368,229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,458.59 : 1,433,187.98 = 245,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,458.59/1,433,187.98 = 245,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,458.59x = 1,433,187.98 × 245,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,458.59x = 351,828,442,272.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,828,442,272.73/955,458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,229.92

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