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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,313.77, 1,423,971.74 and 350,015.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,313.77, 1,423,971.74 and 350,015.29 is: 525,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,313.77 : 1,423,971.74 = 350,015.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,313.77/1,423,971.74 = 350,015.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,313.77x = 1,423,971.74 × 350,015.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,313.77x = 498,411,879,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,411,879,777.83/949,313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,023.33

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