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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,560.60, 1,424,291.40 and 239,594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,560.60, 1,424,291.40 and 239,594.82 is: 359,379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,560.60 : 1,424,291.40 = 239,594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,560.60/1,424,291.40 = 239,594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,560.60x = 1,424,291.40 × 239,594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,560.60x = 341,252,841,610.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,252,841,610.55/949,560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,379.74

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