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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,437.50, 1,425,658.08 and 230,776.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,437.50, 1,425,658.08 and 230,776.17 is: 346,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,437.50 : 1,425,658.08 = 230,776.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,437.50/1,425,658.08 = 230,776.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,437.50x = 1,425,658.08 × 230,776.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,437.50x = 329,007,911,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,007,911,431.95/950,437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,164.70

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