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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,837.82, 1,426,245.93 and 231,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,837.82, 1,426,245.93 and 231,183.60 is: 346,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,837.82 : 1,426,245.93 = 231,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,837.82/1,426,245.93 = 231,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,837.82x = 1,426,245.93 × 231,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,837.82x = 329,724,668,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,724,668,582.75/950,837.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,772.77

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