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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,259.86, 1,417,882.50 and 235,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,259.86, 1,417,882.50 and 235,283.16 is: 352,922.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,259.86 : 1,417,882.50 = 235,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,259.86/1,417,882.50 = 235,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,259.86x = 1,417,882.50 × 235,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,259.86x = 333,603,875,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,603,875,108.70/945,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,922.93

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