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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,067.42, 1,423,749.59 and 309,222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,067.42, 1,423,749.59 and 309,222.63 is: 463,882.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,067.42 : 1,423,749.59 = 309,222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,067.42/1,423,749.59 = 309,222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,067.42x = 1,423,749.59 × 309,222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,067.42x = 440,255,592,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,255,592,294.69/949,067.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,882.32

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