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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,203.76, 1,425,010.59 and 342,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,203.76, 1,425,010.59 and 342,913.14 is: 514,263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,203.76 : 1,425,010.59 = 342,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,203.76/1,425,010.59 = 342,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,203.76x = 1,425,010.59 × 342,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,203.76x = 488,654,855,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,654,855,950.15/950,203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,263.23

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