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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,242.29, 1,423,639.04 and 349,877.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,242.29, 1,423,639.04 and 349,877.93 is: 524,734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,242.29 : 1,423,639.04 = 349,877.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,242.29/1,423,639.04 = 349,877.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,242.29x = 1,423,639.04 × 349,877.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,242.29x = 498,099,871,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,099,871,514.80/949,242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,734.18

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