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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,487.26, 1,449,780.92 and 246,835.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,487.26, 1,449,780.92 and 246,835.67 is: 370,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,487.26 : 1,449,780.92 = 246,835.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,487.26/1,449,780.92 = 246,835.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,487.26x = 1,449,780.92 × 246,835.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,487.26x = 357,857,636,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,857,636,258.33/966,487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,266.27

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