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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,942.69, 1,426,497.06 and 240,970.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,942.69, 1,426,497.06 and 240,970.75 is: 361,477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,942.69 : 1,426,497.06 = 240,970.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,942.69/1,426,497.06 = 240,970.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,942.69x = 1,426,497.06 × 240,970.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,942.69x = 343,744,066,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,744,066,421.00/950,942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,477.16

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