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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,902.29, 1,429,371.77 and 233,250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,902.29, 1,429,371.77 and 233,250.17 is: 349,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,902.29 : 1,429,371.77 = 233,250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,902.29/1,429,371.77 = 233,250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,902.29x = 1,429,371.77 × 233,250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,902.29x = 333,401,200,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,401,200,032.59/952,902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,879.73

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