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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,186.40, 1,434,280.56 and 246,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,186.40, 1,434,280.56 and 246,216 is: 369,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,186.40 : 1,434,280.56 = 246,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,186.40/1,434,280.56 = 246,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,186.40x = 1,434,280.56 × 246,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,186.40x = 353,142,822,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,142,822,360.96/956,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,324.25

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