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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,498.24, 1,449,797.44 and 246,846.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,498.24, 1,449,797.44 and 246,846.72 is: 370,282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,498.24 : 1,449,797.44 = 246,846.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,498.24/1,449,797.44 = 246,846.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,498.24x = 1,449,797.44 × 246,846.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,498.24x = 357,877,742,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,877,742,728.40/966,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,282.87

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