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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,395.68, 1,425,598.38 and 240,424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,395.68, 1,425,598.38 and 240,424.34 is: 360,637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,395.68 : 1,425,598.38 = 240,424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,395.68/1,425,598.38 = 240,424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,395.68x = 1,425,598.38 × 240,424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,395.68x = 342,748,542,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,748,542,488.58/950,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,637.73

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