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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935,739.16, 1,403,595.70 and 225,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935,739.16, 1,403,595.70 and 225,761.24 is: 338,638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935,739.16 : 1,403,595.70 = 225,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935,739.16/1,403,595.70 = 225,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935,739.16x = 1,403,595.70 × 225,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935,739.16x = 316,877,505,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,877,505,690.67/935,739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,638.71

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