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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,241.36, 1,429,860.85 and 243,269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,241.36, 1,429,860.85 and 243,269.42 is: 364,903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,241.36 : 1,429,860.85 = 243,269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,241.36/1,429,860.85 = 243,269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,241.36x = 1,429,860.85 × 243,269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,241.36x = 347,841,418,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,841,418,443.86/953,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,903.83

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