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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,384.61, 1,425,578.94 and 230,723.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,384.61, 1,425,578.94 and 230,723.64 is: 346,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,384.61 : 1,425,578.94 = 230,723.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,384.61/1,425,578.94 = 230,723.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,384.61x = 1,425,578.94 × 230,723.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,384.61x = 328,914,762,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,914,762,144.14/950,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,085.95

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