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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,849.37, 1,433,802.82 and 236,191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,849.37, 1,433,802.82 and 236,191.04 is: 354,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,849.37 : 1,433,802.82 = 236,191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,849.37/1,433,802.82 = 236,191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,849.37x = 1,433,802.82 × 236,191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,849.37x = 338,651,371,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,651,371,451.24/955,849.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,293.66

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