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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,645.28, 1,425,952.62 and 230,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,645.28, 1,425,952.62 and 230,992.68 is: 346,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,645.28 : 1,425,952.62 = 230,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,645.28/1,425,952.62 = 230,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,645.28x = 1,425,952.62 × 230,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,645.28x = 329,384,617,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,384,617,246.82/950,645.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,485.30

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