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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,486.28, 1,433,279.64 and 245,519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,486.28, 1,433,279.64 and 245,519.12 is: 368,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,486.28 : 1,433,279.64 = 245,519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,486.28/1,433,279.64 = 245,519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,486.28x = 1,433,279.64 × 245,519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,486.28x = 351,897,555,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,897,555,926.72/955,486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,291.58

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