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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,815.91, 1,426,212.88 and 231,161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,815.91, 1,426,212.88 and 231,161.69 is: 346,739.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,815.91 : 1,426,212.88 = 231,161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,815.91/1,426,212.88 = 231,161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,815.91x = 1,426,212.88 × 231,161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,815.91x = 329,685,779,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,685,779,640.57/950,815.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,739.86

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