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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,643.91, 1,449,965.63 and 246,986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,643.91, 1,449,965.63 and 246,986.96 is: 370,480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,643.91 : 1,449,965.63 = 246,986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,643.91/1,449,965.63 = 246,986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,643.91x = 1,449,965.63 × 246,986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,643.91x = 358,122,596,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,122,596,425.82/966,643.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,480.37

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