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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,281.56, 1,422,563.82 and 349,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,281.56, 1,422,563.82 and 349,196.68 is: 523,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,281.56 : 1,422,563.82 = 349,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,281.56/1,422,563.82 = 349,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,281.56x = 1,422,563.82 × 349,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,281.56x = 496,754,563,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,754,563,032.12/948,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,847.12

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