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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,244.28, 1,423,829.42 and 349,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,244.28, 1,423,829.42 and 349,946.20 is: 524,905.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,244.28 : 1,423,829.42 = 349,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,244.28/1,423,829.42 = 349,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,244.28x = 1,423,829.42 × 349,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,244.28x = 498,263,694,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,263,694,977.20/949,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,905.66

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