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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,045.92, 1,417,573.98 and 235,073.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,045.92, 1,417,573.98 and 235,073.96 is: 352,612.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,045.92 : 1,417,573.98 = 235,073.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,045.92/1,417,573.98 = 235,073.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,045.92x = 1,417,573.98 × 235,073.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,045.92x = 333,234,729,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,234,729,071.56/945,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,612.21

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