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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,941.69, 1,426,495.56 and 240,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,941.69, 1,426,495.56 and 240,969.75 is: 361,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,941.69 : 1,426,495.56 = 240,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,941.69/1,426,495.56 = 240,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,941.69x = 1,426,495.56 × 240,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,941.69x = 343,742,280,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,742,280,240.35/950,941.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,475.67

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