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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,728.44, 1,424,229.18 and 469,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,728.44, 1,424,229.18 and 469,791.50 is: 704,507.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,728.44 : 1,424,229.18 = 469,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,728.44/1,424,229.18 = 469,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,728.44x = 1,424,229.18 × 469,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,728.44x = 669,090,753,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,090,753,933.11/949,728.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,507.44

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