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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,719.34, 1,414,081.89 and 232,747.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,719.34, 1,414,081.89 and 232,747.46 is: 349,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,719.34 : 1,414,081.89 = 232,747.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,719.34/1,414,081.89 = 232,747.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,719.34x = 1,414,081.89 × 232,747.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,719.34x = 329,123,961,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,123,961,059.09/942,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,121.89

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