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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,949.79, 1,415,898.77 and 233,962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,949.79, 1,415,898.77 and 233,962.11 is: 350,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,949.79 : 1,415,898.77 = 233,962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,949.79/1,415,898.77 = 233,962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,949.79x = 1,415,898.77 × 233,962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,949.79x = 331,266,662,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,266,662,605.79/943,949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,936.74

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