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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,214.34, 1,423,597.14 and 349,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,214.34, 1,423,597.14 and 349,849.98 is: 524,692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,214.34 : 1,423,597.14 = 349,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,214.34/1,423,597.14 = 349,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,214.34x = 1,423,597.14 × 349,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,214.34x = 498,045,430,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,045,430,957.06/949,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,692.27

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