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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,370.46, 1,425,560.50 and 240,399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,370.46, 1,425,560.50 and 240,399.18 is: 360,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,370.46 : 1,425,560.50 = 240,399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,370.46/1,425,560.50 = 240,399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,370.46x = 1,425,560.50 × 240,399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,370.46x = 342,703,575,240.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,703,575,240.39/950,370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,599.99

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