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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,830.38, 1,426,297.50 and 240,864.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,830.38, 1,426,297.50 and 240,864.57 is: 361,310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,830.38 : 1,426,297.50 = 240,864.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,830.38/1,426,297.50 = 240,864.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,830.38x = 1,426,297.50 × 240,864.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,830.38x = 343,544,534,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,544,534,029.58/950,830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,310.01

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