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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,683.24, 1,424,519.40 and 239,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,683.24, 1,424,519.40 and 239,708.32 is: 359,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,683.24 : 1,424,519.40 = 239,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,683.24/1,424,519.40 = 239,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,683.24x = 1,424,519.40 × 239,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,683.24x = 341,469,152,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,469,152,181.41/949,683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,561.10

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