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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,705.19, 1,426,109.72 and 240,739.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,705.19, 1,426,109.72 and 240,739.38 is: 361,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,705.19 : 1,426,109.72 = 240,739.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,705.19/1,426,109.72 = 240,739.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,705.19x = 1,426,109.72 × 240,739.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,705.19x = 343,320,762,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,320,762,072.38/950,705.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,122.21

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