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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,436.50, 1,425,656.58 and 230,775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,436.50, 1,425,656.58 and 230,775.17 is: 346,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,436.50 : 1,425,656.58 = 230,775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,436.50/1,425,656.58 = 230,775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,436.50x = 1,425,656.58 × 230,775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,436.50x = 329,006,139,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,006,139,611.12/950,436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,163.20

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