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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,253.56, 1,429,879.03 and 243,281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,253.56, 1,429,879.03 and 243,281.58 is: 364,922.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,253.56 : 1,429,879.03 = 243,281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,253.56/1,429,879.03 = 243,281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,253.56x = 1,429,879.03 × 243,281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,253.56x = 347,863,223,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,863,223,657.02/953,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,922.03

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