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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,437.25, 1,425,657.72 and 230,775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,437.25, 1,425,657.72 and 230,775.92 is: 346,164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,437.25 : 1,425,657.72 = 230,775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,437.25/1,425,657.72 = 230,775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,437.25x = 1,425,657.72 × 230,775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,437.25x = 329,007,471,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,007,471,938.10/950,437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,164.33

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