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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,817.41, 1,426,215.12 and 231,163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,817.41, 1,426,215.12 and 231,163.19 is: 346,742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,817.41 : 1,426,215.12 = 231,163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,817.41/1,426,215.12 = 231,163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,817.41x = 1,426,215.12 × 231,163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,817.41x = 329,688,436,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,688,436,765.43/950,817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,742.11

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