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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,571.09, 1,424,583.21 and 309,876

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,571.09, 1,424,583.21 and 309,876 is: 464,887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,571.09 : 1,424,583.21 = 309,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,571.09/1,424,583.21 = 309,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,571.09x = 1,424,583.21 × 309,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,571.09x = 441,444,146,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,444,146,781.96/949,571.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,887.94

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