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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,927.40, 1,426,388.76 and 240,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,927.40, 1,426,388.76 and 240,953.40 is: 361,429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,927.40 : 1,426,388.76 = 240,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,927.40/1,426,388.76 = 240,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,927.40x = 1,426,388.76 × 240,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,927.40x = 343,693,221,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,693,221,443.78/950,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,429.51

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