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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,012.64, 1,424,886.48 and 239,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,012.64, 1,424,886.48 and 239,996.64 is: 359,961.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,012.64 : 1,424,886.48 = 239,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,012.64/1,424,886.48 = 239,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,012.64x = 1,424,886.48 × 239,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,012.64x = 341,967,967,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,967,967,581.43/950,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,961.49

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