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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,858.28, 1,423,063.85 and 349,493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,858.28, 1,423,063.85 and 349,493.92 is: 524,158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,858.28 : 1,423,063.85 = 349,493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,858.28/1,423,063.85 = 349,493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,858.28x = 1,423,063.85 × 349,493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,858.28x = 497,352,158,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,352,158,041.66/948,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,158.53

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