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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,485.26, 1,449,777.90 and 246,833.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,485.26, 1,449,777.90 and 246,833.67 is: 370,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,485.26 : 1,449,777.90 = 246,833.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,485.26/1,449,777.90 = 246,833.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,485.26x = 1,449,777.90 × 246,833.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,485.26x = 357,853,999,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,853,999,741.89/966,485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,263.28

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