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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,372, 1,427,058 and 241,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,372, 1,427,058 and 241,403.76 is: 362,105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,372 : 1,427,058 = 241,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,372/1,427,058 = 241,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,372x = 1,427,058 × 241,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,372x = 344,497,166,938.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,497,166,938.08/951,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,105.64

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