Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,353.51, 1,431,517.64 and 234,701.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 954,353.51, 1,431,517.64 and 234,701.42 is: 352,049.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,353.51 : 1,431,517.64 = 234,701.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,353.51/1,431,517.64 = 234,701.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,353.51x = 1,431,517.64 × 234,701.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,353.51x = 335,979,214,531.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,979,214,531.95/954,353.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,049.02
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