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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,601.89, 1,425,903.90 and 240,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,601.89, 1,425,903.90 and 240,629.94 is: 360,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,601.89 : 1,425,903.90 = 240,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,601.89/1,425,903.90 = 240,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,601.89x = 1,425,903.90 × 240,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,601.89x = 343,115,169,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,115,169,902.77/950,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,945.18

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