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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,532.40, 1,466,295.60 and 248,054.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,532.40, 1,466,295.60 and 248,054.16 is: 372,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,532.40 : 1,466,295.60 = 248,054.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,532.40/1,466,295.60 = 248,054.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,532.40x = 1,466,295.60 × 248,054.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,532.40x = 363,720,723,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,720,723,369.70/977,532.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,080.48

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