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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,242.36, 1,417,856.25 and 235,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,242.36, 1,417,856.25 and 235,265.63 is: 352,896.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,242.36 : 1,417,856.25 = 235,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,242.36/1,417,856.25 = 235,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,242.36x = 1,417,856.25 × 235,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,242.36x = 333,572,843,905.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,572,843,905.69/945,242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,896.63

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