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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,477.52, 1,434,804.30 and 246,508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,477.52, 1,434,804.30 and 246,508.20 is: 369,784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,477.52 : 1,434,804.30 = 246,508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,477.52/1,434,804.30 = 246,508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,477.52x = 1,434,804.30 × 246,508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,477.52x = 353,691,025,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,691,025,345.26/956,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,784.98

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