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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,232.72, 1,417,434.36 and 353,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,232.72, 1,417,434.36 and 353,842 is: 530,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,232.72 : 1,417,434.36 = 353,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,232.72/1,417,434.36 = 353,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,232.72x = 1,417,434.36 × 353,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,232.72x = 501,547,808,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,547,808,811.12/945,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,607.75

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