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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,938.23, 1,416,112.37 and 344,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,938.23, 1,416,112.37 and 344,898.42 is: 517,422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,938.23 : 1,416,112.37 = 344,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,938.23/1,416,112.37 = 344,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,938.23x = 1,416,112.37 × 344,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,938.23x = 488,414,921,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,414,921,179.54/943,938.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,422.55

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