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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,381.07, 1,437,608.05 and 248,411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,381.07, 1,437,608.05 and 248,411.21 is: 372,626.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,381.07 : 1,437,608.05 = 248,411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,381.07/1,437,608.05 = 248,411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,381.07x = 1,437,608.05 × 248,411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,381.07x = 357,117,947,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,117,947,397.17/958,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,626.26

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