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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,396, 1,427,094 and 241,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,396, 1,427,094 and 241,427.76 is: 362,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,396 : 1,427,094 = 241,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,396/1,427,094 = 241,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,396x = 1,427,094 × 241,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,396x = 344,540,107,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,540,107,729.44/951,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,141.64

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