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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,078.24, 1,437,113.04 and 248,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,078.24, 1,437,113.04 and 248,045.92 is: 372,067.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,078.24 : 1,437,113.04 = 248,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,078.24/1,437,113.04 = 248,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,078.24x = 1,437,113.04 × 248,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,078.24x = 356,470,026,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,470,026,150.80/958,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,067.76

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