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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,231.40, 1,424,558.70 and 351,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,231.40, 1,424,558.70 and 351,079.80 is: 526,328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,231.40 : 1,424,558.70 = 351,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,231.40/1,424,558.70 = 351,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,231.40x = 1,424,558.70 × 351,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,231.40x = 500,133,783,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,133,783,484.26/950,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,328.41

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