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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,267.21, 1,425,388.89 and 230,614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,267.21, 1,425,388.89 and 230,614.88 is: 345,919.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,267.21 : 1,425,388.89 = 230,614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,267.21/1,425,388.89 = 230,614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,267.21x = 1,425,388.89 × 230,614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,267.21x = 328,715,887,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,715,887,820.68/950,267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,919.43

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