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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,014.64, 1,424,889.48 and 239,998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,014.64, 1,424,889.48 and 239,998.64 is: 359,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,014.64 : 1,424,889.48 = 239,998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,014.64/1,424,889.48 = 239,998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,014.64x = 1,424,889.48 × 239,998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,014.64x = 341,971,537,350.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,971,537,350.31/950,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,964.49

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