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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,255.07, 1,424,381.43 and 350,832.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,255.07, 1,424,381.43 and 350,832.39 is: 525,878.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,255.07 : 1,424,381.43 = 350,832.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,255.07/1,424,381.43 = 350,832.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,255.07x = 1,424,381.43 × 350,832.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,255.07x = 499,719,141,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,719,141,358.52/950,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,878.95

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