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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,740.93, 1,426,113.83 and 240,769.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,740.93, 1,426,113.83 and 240,769.05 is: 361,154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,740.93 : 1,426,113.83 = 240,769.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,740.93/1,426,113.83 = 240,769.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,740.93x = 1,426,113.83 × 240,769.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,740.93x = 343,364,072,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,364,072,040.96/950,740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,154.19

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