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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,745.18, 1,426,120.20 and 240,773.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,745.18, 1,426,120.20 and 240,773.30 is: 361,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,745.18 : 1,426,120.20 = 240,773.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,745.18/1,426,120.20 = 240,773.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,745.18x = 1,426,120.20 × 240,773.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,745.18x = 343,371,666,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,371,666,750.66/950,745.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,160.57

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