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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,001.88, 1,433,993.10 and 246,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,001.88, 1,433,993.10 and 246,027.16 is: 369,038.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,001.88 : 1,433,993.10 = 246,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,001.88/1,433,993.10 = 246,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,001.88x = 1,433,993.10 × 246,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,001.88x = 352,801,249,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,801,249,852.60/956,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,038.24

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