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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,205.94, 1,425,014.00 and 342,915.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,205.94, 1,425,014.00 and 342,915.39 is: 514,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,205.94 : 1,425,014.00 = 342,915.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,205.94/1,425,014.00 = 342,915.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,205.94x = 1,425,014.00 × 342,915.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,205.94x = 488,659,231,136.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,659,231,136.82/950,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,266.66

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