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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,931.62, 1,422,483 and 349,565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,931.62, 1,422,483 and 349,565.16 is: 524,010.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,931.62 : 1,422,483 = 349,565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,931.62/1,422,483 = 349,565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,931.62x = 1,422,483 × 349,565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,931.62x = 497,250,497,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,250,497,492.28/948,931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,010.88

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