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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,438.80, 1,437,658.20 and 248,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,438.80, 1,437,658.20 and 248,461.20 is: 372,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,438.80 : 1,437,658.20 = 248,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,438.80/1,437,658.20 = 248,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,438.80x = 1,437,658.20 × 248,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,438.80x = 357,202,281,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,202,281,561.84/958,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,691.80

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