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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,605.59, 1,425,909.42 and 240,633.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,605.59, 1,425,909.42 and 240,633.63 is: 360,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,605.59 : 1,425,909.42 = 240,633.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,605.59/1,425,909.42 = 240,633.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,605.59x = 1,425,909.42 × 240,633.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,605.59x = 343,121,759,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,121,759,785.80/950,605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,950.71

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