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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,933.02, 1,424,902.38 and 230,271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,933.02, 1,424,902.38 and 230,271.87 is: 345,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,933.02 : 1,424,902.38 = 230,271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,933.02/1,424,902.38 = 230,271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,933.02x = 1,424,902.38 × 230,271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,933.02x = 328,114,935,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,114,935,610.05/949,933.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,408.50

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