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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,941.66, 1,426,495.51 and 240,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,941.66, 1,426,495.51 and 240,969.72 is: 361,475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,941.66 : 1,426,495.51 = 240,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,941.66/1,426,495.51 = 240,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,941.66x = 1,426,495.51 × 240,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,941.66x = 343,742,223,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,742,223,625.96/950,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,475.62

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