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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,456.22, 1,425,687.39 and 240,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,456.22, 1,425,687.39 and 240,484.20 is: 360,727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,456.22 : 1,425,687.39 = 240,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,456.22/1,425,687.39 = 240,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,456.22x = 1,425,687.39 × 240,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,456.22x = 342,855,291,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,855,291,434.24/950,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,727.07

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