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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,459.04, 1,425,691.50 and 240,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,459.04, 1,425,691.50 and 240,486.96 is: 360,731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,459.04 : 1,425,691.50 = 240,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,459.04/1,425,691.50 = 240,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,459.04x = 1,425,691.50 × 240,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,459.04x = 342,860,214,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,860,214,732.84/950,459.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,731.18

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