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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,248.74, 1,429,871.96 and 243,276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,248.74, 1,429,871.96 and 243,276.86 is: 364,915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,248.74 : 1,429,871.96 = 243,276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,248.74/1,429,871.96 = 243,276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,248.74x = 1,429,871.96 × 243,276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,248.74x = 347,854,760,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,854,760,630.85/953,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,915.00

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