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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,642.41, 1,425,948.31 and 230,989.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,642.41, 1,425,948.31 and 230,989.81 is: 346,480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,642.41 : 1,425,948.31 = 230,989.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,642.41/1,425,948.31 = 230,989.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,642.41x = 1,425,948.31 × 230,989.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,642.41x = 329,379,521,489.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,379,521,489.51/950,642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,480.99

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