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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,636.62, 1,425,957.36 and 240,664.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,636.62, 1,425,957.36 and 240,664.73 is: 360,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,636.62 : 1,425,957.36 = 240,664.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,636.62/1,425,957.36 = 240,664.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,636.62x = 1,425,957.36 × 240,664.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,636.62x = 343,177,645,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,177,645,698.31/950,636.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,997.71

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