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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,739.93, 1,426,112.33 and 240,768.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,739.93, 1,426,112.33 and 240,768.05 is: 361,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,739.93 : 1,426,112.33 = 240,768.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,739.93/1,426,112.33 = 240,768.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,739.93x = 1,426,112.33 × 240,768.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,739.93x = 343,362,276,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,362,276,440.66/950,739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,152.68

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