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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,934.28, 1,424,904.26 and 230,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,934.28, 1,424,904.26 and 230,273.13 is: 345,410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,934.28 : 1,424,904.26 = 230,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,934.28/1,424,904.26 = 230,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,934.28x = 1,424,904.26 × 230,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,934.28x = 328,117,162,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,117,162,749.17/949,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,410.38

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