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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,235.86, 1,417,846.50 and 235,259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,235.86, 1,417,846.50 and 235,259.12 is: 352,886.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,235.86 : 1,417,846.50 = 235,259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,235.86/1,417,846.50 = 235,259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,235.86x = 1,417,846.50 × 235,259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,235.86x = 333,561,312,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,561,312,795.85/945,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,886.86

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