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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,118.58, 1,423,572.48 and 239,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,118.58, 1,423,572.48 and 239,146.56 is: 358,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,118.58 : 1,423,572.48 = 239,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,118.58/1,423,572.48 = 239,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,118.58x = 1,423,572.48 × 239,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,118.58x = 340,442,461,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,442,461,502.67/949,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,693.29

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