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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,817.91, 1,426,215.87 and 231,163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,817.91, 1,426,215.87 and 231,163.69 is: 346,742.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,817.91 : 1,426,215.87 = 231,163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,817.91/1,426,215.87 = 231,163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,817.91x = 1,426,215.87 × 231,163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,817.91x = 329,689,323,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,689,323,245.76/950,817.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,742.86

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