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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,701.24, 1,426,055.12 and 240,728.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,701.24, 1,426,055.12 and 240,728.95 is: 361,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,701.24 : 1,426,055.12 = 240,728.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,701.24/1,426,055.12 = 240,728.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,701.24x = 1,426,055.12 × 240,728.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,701.24x = 343,292,750,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,292,750,476.08/950,701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,094.25

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