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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,256, 1,429,882.84 and 243,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,256, 1,429,882.84 and 243,284.12 is: 364,925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,256 : 1,429,882.84 = 243,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,256/1,429,882.84 = 243,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,256x = 1,429,882.84 × 243,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,256x = 347,867,788,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,867,788,432.50/953,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,925.88

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