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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,933.66, 1,424,903.36 and 230,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,933.66, 1,424,903.36 and 230,272.54 is: 345,409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,933.66 : 1,424,903.36 = 230,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,933.66/1,424,903.36 = 230,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,933.66x = 1,424,903.36 × 230,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,933.66x = 328,116,115,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,116,115,961.73/949,933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,409.51

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