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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,809.19, 1,426,265.72 and 240,843.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,809.19, 1,426,265.72 and 240,843.38 is: 361,278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,809.19 : 1,426,265.72 = 240,843.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,809.19/1,426,265.72 = 240,843.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,809.19x = 1,426,265.72 × 240,843.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,809.19x = 343,506,649,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,506,649,350.55/950,809.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,278.22

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