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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,931.52, 1,451,892.36 and 248,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,931.52, 1,451,892.36 and 248,270.16 is: 372,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,931.52 : 1,451,892.36 = 248,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,931.52/1,451,892.36 = 248,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,931.52x = 1,451,892.36 × 248,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,931.52x = 360,461,548,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,461,548,519.98/967,931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,403.98

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