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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,932.52, 1,424,901.64 and 230,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,932.52, 1,424,901.64 and 230,271.36 is: 345,407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,932.52 : 1,424,901.64 = 230,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,932.52/1,424,901.64 = 230,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,932.52x = 1,424,901.64 × 230,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,932.52x = 328,114,038,509.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,114,038,509.03/949,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,407.73

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