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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,933.53, 1,424,903.13 and 230,272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,933.53, 1,424,903.13 and 230,272.38 is: 345,409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,933.53 : 1,424,903.13 = 230,272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,933.53/1,424,903.13 = 230,272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,933.53x = 1,424,903.13 × 230,272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,933.53x = 328,115,835,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,115,835,014.55/949,933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,409.26

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