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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,179.40, 1,434,270.06 and 246,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,179.40, 1,434,270.06 and 246,209 is: 369,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,179.40 : 1,434,270.06 = 246,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,179.40/1,434,270.06 = 246,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,179.40x = 1,434,270.06 × 246,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,179.40x = 353,130,197,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,130,197,202.54/956,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,313.75

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