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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,242.46, 1,404,363.91 and 226,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,242.46, 1,404,363.91 and 226,270.42 is: 339,405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,242.46 : 1,404,363.91 = 226,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,242.46/1,404,363.91 = 226,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,242.46x = 1,404,363.91 × 226,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,242.46x = 317,766,007,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,766,007,671.96/936,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,405.68

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