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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,943.59, 1,432,416.21 and 244,971.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,943.59, 1,432,416.21 and 244,971.72 is: 367,457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,943.59 : 1,432,416.21 = 244,971.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,943.59/1,432,416.21 = 244,971.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,943.59x = 1,432,416.21 × 244,971.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,943.59x = 350,901,462,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,901,462,719.58/954,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,457.79

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