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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,704.51, 1,414,059.66 and 232,732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,704.51, 1,414,059.66 and 232,732.62 is: 349,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,704.51 : 1,414,059.66 = 232,732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,704.51/1,414,059.66 = 232,732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,704.51x = 1,414,059.66 × 232,732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,704.51x = 329,097,809,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,097,809,508.11/942,704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,099.65

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