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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,742.68, 1,426,116.45 and 240,770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,742.68, 1,426,116.45 and 240,770.80 is: 361,156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,742.68 : 1,426,116.45 = 240,770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,742.68/1,426,116.45 = 240,770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,742.68x = 1,426,116.45 × 240,770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,742.68x = 343,367,191,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,367,191,429.08/950,742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,156.81

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