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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,386.61, 1,425,581.94 and 230,725.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,386.61, 1,425,581.94 and 230,725.64 is: 346,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,386.61 : 1,425,581.94 = 230,725.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,386.61/1,425,581.94 = 230,725.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,386.61x = 1,425,581.94 × 230,725.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,386.61x = 328,918,305,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,918,305,478.94/950,386.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,088.95

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