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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,933.52, 1,424,903.14 and 230,272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,933.52, 1,424,903.14 and 230,272.36 is: 345,409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,933.52 : 1,424,903.14 = 230,272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,933.52/1,424,903.14 = 230,272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,933.52x = 1,424,903.14 × 230,272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,933.52x = 328,115,808,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,115,808,819.21/949,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,409.23

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