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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,747.18, 1,426,123.20 and 240,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,747.18, 1,426,123.20 and 240,775.30 is: 361,163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,747.18 : 1,426,123.20 = 240,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,747.18/1,426,123.20 = 240,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,747.18x = 1,426,123.20 × 240,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,747.18x = 343,375,241,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,375,241,316.96/950,747.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,163.57

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