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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,243.36, 1,417,857.75 and 235,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,243.36, 1,417,857.75 and 235,266.66 is: 352,898.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,243.36 : 1,417,857.75 = 235,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,243.36/1,417,857.75 = 235,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,243.36x = 1,417,857.75 × 235,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,243.36x = 333,574,657,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,574,657,197.62/945,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,898.18

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