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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,021.49, 1,431,009.78 and 234,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,021.49, 1,431,009.78 and 234,362.06 is: 351,537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,021.49 : 1,431,009.78 = 234,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,021.49/1,431,009.78 = 234,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,021.49x = 1,431,009.78 × 234,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,021.49x = 335,374,398,982.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,374,398,982.63/954,021.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,537.57

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