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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,644.61, 1,404,966.98 and 226,672.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,644.61, 1,404,966.98 and 226,672.71 is: 340,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,644.61 : 1,404,966.98 = 226,672.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,644.61/1,404,966.98 = 226,672.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,644.61x = 1,404,966.98 × 226,672.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,644.61x = 318,467,671,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,467,671,683.75/936,644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,009.08

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