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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,644, 1,424,449.80 and 239,666.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,644, 1,424,449.80 and 239,666.85 is: 359,496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,644 : 1,424,449.80 = 239,666.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,644/1,424,449.80 = 239,666.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,644x = 1,424,449.80 × 239,666.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,644x = 341,393,396,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,393,396,549.13/949,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,496.19

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