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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,072.16, 1,424,976.48 and 240,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,072.16, 1,424,976.48 and 240,056.48 is: 360,051.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,072.16 : 1,424,976.48 = 240,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,072.16/1,424,976.48 = 240,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,072.16x = 1,424,976.48 × 240,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,072.16x = 342,074,837,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,074,837,871.59/950,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,051.43

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