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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,455.72, 1,425,686.64 and 240,483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,455.72, 1,425,686.64 and 240,483.70 is: 360,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,455.72 : 1,425,686.64 = 240,483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,455.72/1,425,686.64 = 240,483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,455.72x = 1,425,686.64 × 240,483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,455.72x = 342,854,398,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,854,398,227.77/950,455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,726.32

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