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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,385.61, 1,425,580.44 and 230,724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,385.61, 1,425,580.44 and 230,724.64 is: 346,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,385.61 : 1,425,580.44 = 230,724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,385.61/1,425,580.44 = 230,724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,385.61x = 1,425,580.44 × 230,724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,385.61x = 328,916,533,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,916,533,810.04/950,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,087.45

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