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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,666.02, 1,413,979.89 and 232,700.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,666.02, 1,413,979.89 and 232,700.21 is: 349,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,666.02 : 1,413,979.89 = 232,700.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,666.02/1,413,979.89 = 232,700.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,666.02x = 1,413,979.89 × 232,700.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,666.02x = 329,033,417,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,033,417,338.78/942,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,045.59

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