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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,311.60, 1,425,452.30 and 230,659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,311.60, 1,425,452.30 and 230,659.26 is: 345,985.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,311.60 : 1,425,452.30 = 230,659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,311.60/1,425,452.30 = 230,659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,311.60x = 1,425,452.30 × 230,659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,311.60x = 328,793,778,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,793,778,723.23/950,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,985.23

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