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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,254, 1,429,879.84 and 243,282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,254, 1,429,879.84 and 243,282.11 is: 364,922.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,254 : 1,429,879.84 = 243,282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,254/1,429,879.84 = 243,282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,254x = 1,429,879.84 × 243,282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,254x = 347,864,184,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,864,184,521.66/953,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,922.87

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