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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,248.69, 1,429,871.71 and 243,276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,248.69, 1,429,871.71 and 243,276.71 is: 364,914.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,248.69 : 1,429,871.71 = 243,276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,248.69/1,429,871.71 = 243,276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,248.69x = 1,429,871.71 × 243,276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,248.69x = 347,854,485,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,854,485,330.87/953,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,914.73

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