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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,718.72, 1,411,057.68 and 230,750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,718.72, 1,411,057.68 and 230,750.24 is: 346,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,718.72 : 1,411,057.68 = 230,750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,718.72/1,411,057.68 = 230,750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,718.72x = 1,411,057.68 × 230,750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,718.72x = 325,601,898,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,601,898,313.84/940,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,120.36

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