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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,675.42, 1,425,999.69 and 231,022.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,675.42, 1,425,999.69 and 231,022.41 is: 346,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,675.42 : 1,425,999.69 = 231,022.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,675.42/1,425,999.69 = 231,022.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,675.42x = 1,425,999.69 × 231,022.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,675.42x = 329,437,885,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,437,885,043.05/950,675.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,530.35

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