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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,762.80, 1,405,147.80 and 226,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,762.80, 1,405,147.80 and 226,789.76 is: 340,185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,762.80 : 1,405,147.80 = 226,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,762.80/1,405,147.80 = 226,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,762.80x = 1,405,147.80 × 226,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,762.80x = 318,673,132,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,673,132,326.53/936,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,185.51

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