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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,548.62, 1,424,273.42 and 239,582.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,548.62, 1,424,273.42 and 239,582.81 is: 359,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,548.62 : 1,424,273.42 = 239,582.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,548.62/1,424,273.42 = 239,582.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,548.62x = 1,424,273.42 × 239,582.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,548.62x = 341,231,432,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,231,432,331.55/949,548.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,361.73

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