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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,983.39, 1,424,974.68 and 240,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,983.39, 1,424,974.68 and 240,011.24 is: 360,016.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,983.39 : 1,424,974.68 = 240,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,983.39/1,424,974.68 = 240,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,983.39x = 1,424,974.68 × 240,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,983.39x = 342,009,932,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,009,932,790.53/949,983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,016.75

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