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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,688.20, 1,424,526.86 and 239,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,688.20, 1,424,526.86 and 239,713.32 is: 359,568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,688.20 : 1,424,526.86 = 239,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,688.20/1,424,526.86 = 239,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,688.20x = 1,424,526.86 × 239,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,688.20x = 341,478,063,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,478,063,039.78/949,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,568.61

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