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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953,829.92, 1,430,742 and 243,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953,829.92, 1,430,742 and 243,858.08 is: 365,786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953,829.92 : 1,430,742 = 243,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953,829.92/1,430,742 = 243,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953,829.92x = 1,430,742 × 243,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953,829.92x = 348,897,997,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,897,997,095.36/953,829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,786.38

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