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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,950.68, 1,405,420.98 and 226,978.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,950.68, 1,405,420.98 and 226,978.36 is: 340,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,950.68 : 1,405,420.98 = 226,978.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,950.68/1,405,420.98 = 226,978.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,950.68x = 1,405,420.98 × 226,978.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,950.68x = 319,000,149,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,000,149,149.99/936,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,466.32

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