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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,705.56, 1,426,110.28 and 240,739.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,705.56, 1,426,110.28 and 240,739.75 is: 361,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,705.56 : 1,426,110.28 = 240,739.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,705.56/1,426,110.28 = 240,739.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,705.56x = 1,426,110.28 × 240,739.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,705.56x = 343,321,432,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,321,432,279.63/950,705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,122.78

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