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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,071.12, 1,423,731.96 and 350,453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,071.12, 1,423,731.96 and 350,453.04 is: 525,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,071.12 : 1,423,731.96 = 350,453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,071.12/1,423,731.96 = 350,453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,071.12x = 1,423,731.96 × 350,453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,071.12x = 498,951,193,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,951,193,527.16/949,071.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,725.82

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