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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,004.16, 1,424,874.40 and 239,988.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,004.16, 1,424,874.40 and 239,988.48 is: 359,949.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,004.16 : 1,424,874.40 = 239,988.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,004.16/1,424,874.40 = 239,988.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,004.16x = 1,424,874.40 × 239,988.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,004.16x = 341,953,441,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,953,441,446.91/950,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,949.41

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