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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,663.43, 1,413,976 and 232,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,663.43, 1,413,976 and 232,697.62 is: 349,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,663.43 : 1,413,976 = 232,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,663.43/1,413,976 = 232,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,663.43x = 1,413,976 × 232,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,663.43x = 329,028,849,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,028,849,937.12/942,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,041.70

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