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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,668.40, 1,413,983.46 and 232,702.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,668.40, 1,413,983.46 and 232,702.56 is: 349,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,668.40 : 1,413,983.46 = 232,702.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,668.40/1,413,983.46 = 232,702.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,668.40x = 1,413,983.46 × 232,702.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,668.40x = 329,037,570,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,037,570,939.66/942,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,049.12

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