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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,472.44, 1,427,213.43 and 241,500.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,472.44, 1,427,213.43 and 241,500.71 is: 362,252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,472.44 : 1,427,213.43 = 241,500.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,472.44/1,427,213.43 = 241,500.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,472.44x = 1,427,213.43 × 241,500.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,472.44x = 344,673,049,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,673,049,530.47/951,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,252.27

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