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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,949.68, 1,405,419.48 and 226,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,949.68, 1,405,419.48 and 226,977.36 is: 340,464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,949.68 : 1,405,419.48 = 226,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,949.68/1,405,419.48 = 226,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,949.68x = 1,405,419.48 × 226,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,949.68x = 318,998,403,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,998,403,262.97/936,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,464.82

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