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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,298.62, 1,429,997.12 and 243,332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,298.62, 1,429,997.12 and 243,332.81 is: 365,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,298.62 : 1,429,997.12 = 243,332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,298.62/1,429,997.12 = 243,332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,298.62x = 1,429,997.12 × 243,332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,298.62x = 347,965,215,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,965,215,409.85/953,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,011.77

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