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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,736.26, 1,405,107.99 and 226,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,736.26, 1,405,107.99 and 226,763.16 is: 340,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,736.26 : 1,405,107.99 = 226,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,736.26/1,405,107.99 = 226,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,736.26x = 1,405,107.99 × 226,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,736.26x = 318,626,727,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,626,727,953.65/936,736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,145.61

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