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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,838.82, 1,426,247.43 and 231,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,838.82, 1,426,247.43 and 231,184.60 is: 346,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,838.82 : 1,426,247.43 = 231,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,838.82/1,426,247.43 = 231,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,838.82x = 1,426,247.43 × 231,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,838.82x = 329,726,441,605.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,726,441,605.58/950,838.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,774.27

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