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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,813.91, 1,426,209.89 and 231,159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,813.91, 1,426,209.89 and 231,159.69 is: 346,736.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,813.91 : 1,426,209.89 = 231,159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,813.91/1,426,209.89 = 231,159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,813.91x = 1,426,209.89 × 231,159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,813.91x = 329,682,234,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,682,234,891.54/950,813.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,736.87

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