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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,457.04, 1,425,688.49 and 240,484.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,457.04, 1,425,688.49 and 240,484.95 is: 360,728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,457.04 : 1,425,688.49 = 240,484.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,457.04/1,425,688.49 = 240,484.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,457.04x = 1,425,688.49 × 240,484.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,457.04x = 342,856,625,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,856,625,834.44/950,457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,728.17

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