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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,471.52, 1,434,795.30 and 246,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,471.52, 1,434,795.30 and 246,502.20 is: 369,775.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,471.52 : 1,434,795.30 = 246,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,471.52/1,434,795.30 = 246,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,471.52x = 1,434,795.30 × 246,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,471.52x = 353,680,197,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,680,197,999.66/956,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,775.98

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