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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940,841.35, 1,411,204.82 and 333,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940,841.35, 1,411,204.82 and 333,659.68 is: 500,469.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940,841.35 : 1,411,204.82 = 333,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940,841.35/1,411,204.82 = 333,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940,841.35x = 1,411,204.82 × 333,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940,841.35x = 470,862,143,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,862,143,459.35/940,841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,469.23

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