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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,944.32, 1,438,442.40 and 248,956.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,944.32, 1,438,442.40 and 248,956.64 is: 373,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,944.32 : 1,438,442.40 = 248,956.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,944.32/1,438,442.40 = 248,956.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,944.32x = 1,438,442.40 × 248,956.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,944.32x = 358,109,786,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,109,786,737.54/958,944.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,441.69

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