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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,198.46, 1,437,297.71 and 248,226.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,198.46, 1,437,297.71 and 248,226.57 is: 372,339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,198.46 : 1,437,297.71 = 248,226.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,198.46/1,437,297.71 = 248,226.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,198.46x = 1,437,297.71 × 248,226.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,198.46x = 356,775,479,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,775,479,381.02/958,198.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,339.86

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