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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,068.54, 1,423,751.27 and 309,223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,068.54, 1,423,751.27 and 309,223.74 is: 463,883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,068.54 : 1,423,751.27 = 309,223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,068.54/1,423,751.27 = 309,223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,068.54x = 1,423,751.27 × 309,223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,068.54x = 440,257,696,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,257,696,332.10/949,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,883.98

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