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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,265.30, 1,424,399.22 and 350,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,265.30, 1,424,399.22 and 350,844.24 is: 525,897.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,265.30 : 1,424,399.22 = 350,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,265.30/1,424,399.22 = 350,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,265.30x = 1,424,399.22 × 350,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,265.30x = 499,742,261,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,742,261,797.49/950,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,897.62

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