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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,741.90, 1,405,116.09 and 226,768.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,741.90, 1,405,116.09 and 226,768.86 is: 340,154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,741.90 : 1,405,116.09 = 226,768.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,741.90/1,405,116.09 = 226,768.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,741.90x = 1,405,116.09 × 226,768.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,741.90x = 318,636,573,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,636,573,896.96/936,741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,154.07

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