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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,037.16, 1,424,923.90 and 240,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,037.16, 1,424,923.90 and 240,021.48 is: 359,998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,037.16 : 1,424,923.90 = 240,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,037.16/1,424,923.90 = 240,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,037.16x = 1,424,923.90 × 240,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,037.16x = 342,012,343,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,012,343,365.37/950,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,998.91

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