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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,473.44, 1,427,214.93 and 241,501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,473.44, 1,427,214.93 and 241,501.71 is: 362,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,473.44 : 1,427,214.93 = 241,501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,473.44/1,427,214.93 = 241,501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,473.44x = 1,427,214.93 × 241,501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,473.44x = 344,674,846,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,674,846,132.53/951,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,253.78

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