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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,941.32, 1,438,437.90 and 248,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,941.32, 1,438,437.90 and 248,953.64 is: 373,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,941.32 : 1,438,437.90 = 248,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,941.32/1,438,437.90 = 248,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,941.32x = 1,438,437.90 × 248,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,941.32x = 358,104,351,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,104,351,118.96/958,941.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,437.19

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