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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,741.94, 1,426,115.32 and 240,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,741.94, 1,426,115.32 and 240,770.04 is: 361,155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,741.94 : 1,426,115.32 = 240,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,741.94/1,426,115.32 = 240,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,741.94x = 1,426,115.32 × 240,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,741.94x = 343,365,842,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,365,842,641.01/950,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,155.67

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