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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,530.88, 1,425,796 and 240,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,530.88, 1,425,796 and 240,562.56 is: 360,843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,530.88 : 1,425,796 = 240,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,530.88/1,425,796 = 240,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,530.88x = 1,425,796 × 240,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,530.88x = 342,993,135,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,993,135,797.76/950,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,843.76

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