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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,116.82, 1,449,214.50 and 246,477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,116.82, 1,449,214.50 and 246,477.18 is: 369,725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,116.82 : 1,449,214.50 = 246,477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,116.82/1,449,214.50 = 246,477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,116.82x = 1,449,214.50 × 246,477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,116.82x = 357,198,303,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,198,303,175.11/966,116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,725.79

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