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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,723.73, 1,426,085.19 and 231,061.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,723.73, 1,426,085.19 and 231,061.61 is: 346,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,723.73 : 1,426,085.19 = 231,061.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,723.73/1,426,085.19 = 231,061.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,723.73x = 1,426,085.19 × 231,061.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,723.73x = 329,513,543,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,513,543,563.77/950,723.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,592.32

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