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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,365.80, 1,437,547.31 and 248,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,365.80, 1,437,547.31 and 248,394.52 is: 372,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,365.80 : 1,437,547.31 = 248,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,365.80/1,437,547.31 = 248,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,365.80x = 1,437,547.31 × 248,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,365.80x = 357,078,874,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,078,874,044.74/958,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,591.42

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