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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,986.23, 1,426,485 and 241,016.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,986.23, 1,426,485 and 241,016.37 is: 361,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,986.23 : 1,426,485 = 241,016.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,986.23/1,426,485 = 241,016.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,986.23x = 1,426,485 × 241,016.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,986.23x = 343,806,236,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,806,236,559.45/950,986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,525.99

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