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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,746.18, 1,426,121.70 and 240,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,746.18, 1,426,121.70 and 240,774.30 is: 361,162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,746.18 : 1,426,121.70 = 240,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,746.18/1,426,121.70 = 240,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,746.18x = 1,426,121.70 × 240,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,746.18x = 343,373,454,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,373,454,032.31/950,746.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,162.07

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