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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,256.95, 1,429,884.26 and 243,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,256.95, 1,429,884.26 and 243,285.06 is: 364,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,256.95 : 1,429,884.26 = 243,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,256.95/1,429,884.26 = 243,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,256.95x = 1,429,884.26 × 243,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,256.95x = 347,869,476,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,869,476,770.73/953,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,927.29

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