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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,241.28, 1,423,824.96 and 349,943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,241.28, 1,423,824.96 and 349,943.16 is: 524,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,241.28 : 1,423,824.96 = 349,943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,241.28/1,423,824.96 = 349,943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,241.28x = 1,423,824.96 × 349,943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,241.28x = 498,257,805,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,257,805,789.27/949,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,901.11

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