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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,231.72, 1,417,432.86 and 353,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,231.72, 1,417,432.86 and 353,841 is: 530,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,231.72 : 1,417,432.86 = 353,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,231.72/1,417,432.86 = 353,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,231.72x = 1,417,432.86 × 353,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,231.72x = 501,545,860,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,545,860,615.26/945,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,606.25

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