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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,181.40, 1,434,273.06 and 246,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,181.40, 1,434,273.06 and 246,211 is: 369,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,181.40 : 1,434,273.06 = 246,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,181.40/1,434,273.06 = 246,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,181.40x = 1,434,273.06 × 246,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,181.40x = 353,133,804,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,133,804,375.66/956,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,316.75

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