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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,932.02, 1,424,900.88 and 230,270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,932.02, 1,424,900.88 and 230,270.87 is: 345,406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,932.02 : 1,424,900.88 = 230,270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,932.02/1,424,900.88 = 230,270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,932.02x = 1,424,900.88 × 230,270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,932.02x = 328,113,158,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,113,158,176.86/949,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,406.99

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