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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,036.16, 1,424,922.40 and 240,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,036.16, 1,424,922.40 and 240,020.48 is: 359,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,036.16 : 1,424,922.40 = 240,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,036.16/1,424,922.40 = 240,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,036.16x = 1,424,922.40 × 240,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,036.16x = 342,010,558,410.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,010,558,410.75/950,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,997.41

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