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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,543.74, 1,422,834.10 and 349,196.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,543.74, 1,422,834.10 and 349,196.39 is: 523,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,543.74 : 1,422,834.10 = 349,196.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,543.74/1,422,834.10 = 349,196.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,543.74x = 1,422,834.10 × 349,196.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,543.74x = 496,848,534,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,848,534,603.32/948,543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,801.39

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