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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,241.76, 1,429,861.62 and 243,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,241.76, 1,429,861.62 and 243,269.80 is: 364,904.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,241.76 : 1,429,861.62 = 243,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,241.76/1,429,861.62 = 243,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,241.76x = 1,429,861.62 × 243,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,241.76x = 347,842,150,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,842,150,325.08/953,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,904.44

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