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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,714.72, 1,411,051.68 and 230,746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,714.72, 1,411,051.68 and 230,746.24 is: 346,114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,714.72 : 1,411,051.68 = 230,746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,714.72/1,411,051.68 = 230,746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,714.72x = 1,411,051.68 × 230,746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,714.72x = 325,594,869,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,594,869,605.68/940,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,114.36

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