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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,940.32, 1,438,436.40 and 248,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,940.32, 1,438,436.40 and 248,952.64 is: 373,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,940.32 : 1,438,436.40 = 248,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,940.32/1,438,436.40 = 248,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,940.32x = 1,438,436.40 × 248,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,940.32x = 358,102,539,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,102,539,252.10/958,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,435.69

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