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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,244.58, 1,437,255.09 and 248,218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,244.58, 1,437,255.09 and 248,218.02 is: 372,298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,244.58 : 1,437,255.09 = 248,218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,244.58/1,437,255.09 = 248,218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,244.58x = 1,437,255.09 × 248,218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,244.58x = 356,752,612,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,752,612,674.72/958,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,298.08

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