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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,479.02, 1,434,806.55 and 246,509.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,479.02, 1,434,806.55 and 246,509.70 is: 369,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,479.02 : 1,434,806.55 = 246,509.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,479.02/1,434,806.55 = 246,509.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,479.02x = 1,434,806.55 × 246,509.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,479.02x = 353,693,732,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,693,732,198.54/956,479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,787.24

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