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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,043.92, 1,417,570.98 and 235,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,043.92, 1,417,570.98 and 235,071.96 is: 352,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,043.92 : 1,417,570.98 = 235,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,043.92/1,417,570.98 = 235,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,043.92x = 1,417,570.98 × 235,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,043.92x = 333,231,188,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,231,188,707.72/945,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,609.21

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