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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939,236.96, 1,408,850.58 and 229,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939,236.96, 1,408,850.58 and 229,268.72 is: 343,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939,236.96 : 1,408,850.58 = 229,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939,236.96/1,408,850.58 = 229,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939,236.96x = 1,408,850.58 × 229,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939,236.96x = 323,005,369,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,005,369,147.86/939,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,901.89

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