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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,542.20, 1,423,373.72 and 349,923.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,542.20, 1,423,373.72 and 349,923.71 is: 525,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,542.20 : 1,423,373.72 = 349,923.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,542.20/1,423,373.72 = 349,923.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,542.20x = 1,423,373.72 × 349,923.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,542.20x = 498,072,214,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,072,214,627.72/948,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,092.31

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