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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,441.80, 1,437,662.70 and 248,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,441.80, 1,437,662.70 and 248,464.20 is: 372,696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,441.80 : 1,437,662.70 = 248,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,441.80/1,437,662.70 = 248,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,441.80x = 1,437,662.70 × 248,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,441.80x = 357,207,712,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,207,712,625.34/958,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,696.30

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