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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,701.99, 1,426,056.24 and 240,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,701.99, 1,426,056.24 and 240,729.70 is: 361,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,701.99 : 1,426,056.24 = 240,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,701.99/1,426,056.24 = 240,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,701.99x = 1,426,056.24 × 240,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,701.99x = 343,294,090,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,294,090,838.33/950,701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,095.37

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