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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,254.02, 1,401,381 and 224,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,254.02, 1,401,381 and 224,282.06 is: 336,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,254.02 : 1,401,381 = 224,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,254.02/1,401,381 = 224,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,254.02x = 1,401,381 × 224,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,254.02x = 314,304,617,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,304,617,524.86/934,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,423.08

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