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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,950.29, 1,415,899.51 and 233,962.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,950.29, 1,415,899.51 and 233,962.61 is: 350,937.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,950.29 : 1,415,899.51 = 233,962.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,950.29/1,415,899.51 = 233,962.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,950.29x = 1,415,899.51 × 233,962.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,950.29x = 331,267,544,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,267,544,857.32/943,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,937.49

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