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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,670.47, 1,439,509.76 and 249,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,670.47, 1,439,509.76 and 249,647.24 is: 374,471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,670.47 : 1,439,509.76 = 249,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,670.47/1,439,509.76 = 249,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,670.47x = 1,439,509.76 × 249,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,670.47x = 359,369,642,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,369,642,759.96/959,670.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,471.92

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