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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,251.79, 1,429,876.54 and 243,279.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,251.79, 1,429,876.54 and 243,279.91 is: 364,919.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,251.79 : 1,429,876.54 = 243,279.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,251.79/1,429,876.54 = 243,279.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,251.79x = 1,429,876.54 × 243,279.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,251.79x = 347,860,228,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,860,228,812.93/953,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,919.57

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