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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,814.91, 1,426,211.38 and 231,160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,814.91, 1,426,211.38 and 231,160.69 is: 346,738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,814.91 : 1,426,211.38 = 231,160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,814.91/1,426,211.38 = 231,160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,814.91x = 1,426,211.38 × 231,160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,814.91x = 329,684,006,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,684,006,686.65/950,814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,738.36

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