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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,430.94, 1,425,648.24 and 230,769.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,430.94, 1,425,648.24 and 230,769.61 is: 346,154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,430.94 : 1,425,648.24 = 230,769.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,430.94/1,425,648.24 = 230,769.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,430.94x = 1,425,648.24 × 230,769.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,430.94x = 328,996,284,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,996,284,777.87/950,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,154.86

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