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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,364.80, 1,437,545.81 and 248,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,364.80, 1,437,545.81 and 248,393.52 is: 372,589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,364.80 : 1,437,545.81 = 248,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,364.80/1,437,545.81 = 248,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,364.80x = 1,437,545.81 × 248,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,364.80x = 357,077,064,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,077,064,528.14/958,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,589.92

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