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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,442.80, 1,437,664.20 and 248,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,442.80, 1,437,664.20 and 248,465.20 is: 372,697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,442.80 : 1,437,664.20 = 248,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,442.80/1,437,664.20 = 248,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,442.80x = 1,437,664.20 × 248,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,442.80x = 357,209,522,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,209,522,985.84/958,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,697.80

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