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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,475.72, 1,425,701.28 and 230,823.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,475.72, 1,425,701.28 and 230,823.33 is: 346,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,475.72 : 1,425,701.28 = 230,823.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,475.72/1,425,701.28 = 230,823.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,475.72x = 1,425,701.28 × 230,823.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,475.72x = 329,085,117,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,085,117,034.86/950,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,232.01

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