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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,382.86, 1,425,579.26 and 240,411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,382.86, 1,425,579.26 and 240,411.59 is: 360,618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,382.86 : 1,425,579.26 = 240,411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,382.86/1,425,579.26 = 240,411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,382.86x = 1,425,579.26 × 240,411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,382.86x = 342,725,768,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,725,768,237.67/950,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,618.63

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