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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,896.41, 1,439,930.70 and 249,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,896.41, 1,439,930.70 and 249,930.60 is: 374,918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,896.41 : 1,439,930.70 = 249,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,896.41/1,439,930.70 = 249,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,896.41x = 1,439,930.70 × 249,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,896.41x = 359,882,743,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,882,743,809.42/959,896.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,918.31

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