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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,358.76, 1,423,036.98 and 649,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,358.76, 1,423,036.98 and 649,759.20 is: 973,953.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,358.76 : 1,423,036.98 = 649,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,358.76/1,423,036.98 = 649,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,358.76x = 1,423,036.98 × 649,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,358.76x = 924,631,369,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,631,369,695.22/949,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,953.59

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