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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,459.02, 1,424,234.51 and 309,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,459.02, 1,424,234.51 and 309,761.52 is: 464,657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,459.02 : 1,424,234.51 = 309,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,459.02/1,424,234.51 = 309,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,459.02x = 1,424,234.51 × 309,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,459.02x = 441,173,045,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,173,045,105.25/949,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,657.28

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