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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,285.63, 1,429,927.16 and 243,313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,285.63, 1,429,927.16 and 243,313.74 is: 364,970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,285.63 : 1,429,927.16 = 243,313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,285.63/1,429,927.16 = 243,313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,285.63x = 1,429,927.16 × 243,313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,285.63x = 347,920,924,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,920,924,010.61/953,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,970.28

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