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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,442.24, 1,436,158.98 and 247,409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,442.24, 1,436,158.98 and 247,409.92 is: 371,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,442.24 : 1,436,158.98 = 247,409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,442.24/1,436,158.98 = 247,409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,442.24x = 1,436,158.98 × 247,409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,442.24x = 355,319,978,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,319,978,349.08/957,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,113.75

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