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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,258.10, 1,424,385.90 and 350,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,258.10, 1,424,385.90 and 350,835.42 is: 525,883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,258.10 : 1,424,385.90 = 350,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,258.10/1,424,385.90 = 350,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,258.10x = 1,424,385.90 × 350,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,258.10x = 499,725,025,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,725,025,468.58/950,258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,883.47

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