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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,127.49, 1,425,193.46 and 230,466.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,127.49, 1,425,193.46 and 230,466.21 is: 345,699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,127.49 : 1,425,193.46 = 230,466.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,127.49/1,425,193.46 = 230,466.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,127.49x = 1,425,193.46 × 230,466.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,127.49x = 328,458,935,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,458,935,242.99/950,127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,699.85

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